Tirana to Skopje by train
Skopje lies 153 km (95 mi) north-east of Tirana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Albania and North Macedonia rail, over roughly 187 km (116 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Tirana | Skopje | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | North Macedonia |
| Population | 418,495 | 474,889 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+2 (Europe/Skopje) |
| Stations on record | Kashar Railway Station | Skopje Train Station, Skopje Railway Station, Skopje Sever railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Skopje
Crossing from Albania into North Macedonia: money changes from the Lek to the Denar (MKD); the dialling code becomes +389; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book trains from Tirana to Skopje
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Staying in Skopje
Our booking partner lists 1,330+ places to stay in Skopje (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 678 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (343), and 10 are five-star. Across 389 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.1 out of 10. Guests have left 145,293 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Skopje from Tirana?
153 km (95 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Tirana; by road roughly 187 km (116 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tirana to Skopje by train?
About 2 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tirana and Skopje?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Skopje?
The Denar (MKD).
Where can I stay in Skopje?
Our booking partner lists 1,330+ places to stay in Skopje, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.