Durrës to Podgorica by train
Podgorica lies 125 km (78 mi) north of Durrës, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 48 min at the speeds typical of Albania and Montenegro rail, over roughly 153 km (95 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Durrës | Podgorica | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Montenegro |
| Population | 195,920 | 236,852 |
| Elevation | 0 m (0 ft) | 49 m (161 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+2 (Europe/Podgorica) |
| Stations on record | Durrës Railway station | Podgorica railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Podgorica
Crossing from Albania into Montenegro: money changes from the Lek to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +382; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Where to book trains from Durrës to Podgorica
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Staying in Podgorica
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Common questions
How far is Podgorica from Durrës?
125 km (78 mi) in a straight line, north of Durrës; by road roughly 153 km (95 mi).
How long does it take to get from Durrës to Podgorica by train?
About 1 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Durrës and Podgorica?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Podgorica?
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 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.