Day trip from Podgorica to Durrës
Durrës lies 125 km (78 mi) south of Podgorica, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 125 km (78 mi) apart, Durrës is a realistic day trip from Podgorica: about 2 h 2 min each way by road.
| Podgorica | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Montenegro | Albania |
| Population | 236,852 | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 49 m (161 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Podgorica) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
What changes when you arrive in Durrës
Crossing from Montenegro into Albania: money changes from the Euro to the Lek (ALL); the dialling code becomes +355; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648800.
Where to book tours and tickets in Durrës
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Staying in Durrës
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Common questions
How far is Durrës from Podgorica?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, south of Podgorica; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Podgorica to Durrës by road?
About 2 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Podgorica and Durrës?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Durrës?
The Lek (ALL).
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.