Day trip from Thessaloníki to Tirana
Tirana lies 272 km (169 mi) west of Thessaloníki, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 272 km (169 mi) apart, Tirana is a realistic day trip from Thessaloníki: about 4 h 26 min each way by road.
| Thessaloníki | Tirana | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Greece | Albania |
| Population | 317,778 | 418,495 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
Clocks in Tirana are 1 h behind Thessaloníki right now, so a 4 h 26 min journey lands only 3 h 26 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tirana
Crossing from Greece 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 Tirana
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Staying in Tirana
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 742 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (453), and 12 are five-star. Across 567 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 285,691 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Tirana
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Common questions
How far is Tirana from Thessaloníki?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, west of Thessaloníki; by road roughly 332 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Thessaloníki to Tirana 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 Thessaloníki and Tirana?
Tirana is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Athens).
What currency do I need in Tirana?
The Lek (ALL).
Where can I stay in Tirana?
Our booking partner lists 2,927+ places to stay in Tirana, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.