Durrës to Ankara by train
Ankara lies 1,140 km (709 mi) east of Durrës, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 29 min at the speeds typical of Albania and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,391 km (865 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Durrës | Ankara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Turkey |
| Population | 195,920 | 3.5 million |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 874 m (2,867 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Durrës Railway station | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station |
Clocks in Ankara are 1 h ahead of Durrës right now, so a 12 h 29 min journey lands 13 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ankara
Crossing from Albania into Turkey: money changes from the Lek to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Durrës to Ankara
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Staying in Ankara
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara. Of the 168 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (80), and 26 are five-star. Across 159 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 56,788 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ankara
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Common questions
How far is Ankara from Durrës?
1,140 km (709 mi) in a straight line, east of Durrës; by road roughly 1,391 km (865 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durrës to Ankara by train?
About 12 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durrës and Ankara?
Ankara is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Tirane).
What currency do I need in Ankara?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Ankara?
Our booking partner lists 398 places to stay in Ankara, 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.