Day trip from Taranto to Vlorë
Vlorë lies 189 km (118 mi) east of Taranto, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 189 km (118 mi) apart, Vlorë is a realistic day trip from Taranto: about 3 h 5 min each way by road.
| Taranto | Vlorë | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Albania |
| Population | 198,585 | 115,261 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
What changes when you arrive in Vlorë
Crossing from Italy into Albania: money changes from the Euro to the Lek (ALL); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Vlorë
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Staying in Vlorë
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Common questions
How far is Vlorë from Taranto?
189 km (118 mi) in a straight line, east of Taranto; by road roughly 231 km (143 mi).
How long does it take to get from Taranto to Vlorë by road?
About 3 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Taranto and Vlorë?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Vlorë?
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.