Day trip from Tirana to Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki lies 272 km (169 mi) east of Tirana, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 272 km (169 mi) apart, Thessaloníki is a realistic day trip from Tirana: about 4 h 26 min each way by road.
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| Tirana | Thessaloníki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Greece |
| Population | 418,495 | 317,778 |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
Clocks in Thessaloníki are 1 h ahead of Tirana right now, so a 4 h 26 min journey lands 5 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thessaloníki
Crossing from Albania into Greece: money changes from the Lek to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Thessaloníki
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Staying in Thessaloníki
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Common questions
How far is Thessaloníki from Tirana?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, east of Tirana; by road roughly 332 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tirana to Thessaloníki by road?
About 4 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tirana and Thessaloníki?
Thessaloníki is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Tirane).
What currency do I need in Thessaloníki?
The Euro (EUR).
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.