Sarajevo to Durrës by train
Durrës lies 295 km (183 mi) south of Sarajevo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Albania rail, over roughly 360 km (223 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sarajevo | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Albania |
| Population | 696,731 | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 509 m (1,670 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
| Stations on record | Sarajevo, Alipašin Most railway station, Sarajevo narrow gauge railway station | Durrës Railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Durrës
Crossing from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Albania: money changes from the Marka 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 trains from Sarajevo to Durrës
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Staying in Durrës
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Common questions
How far is Durrës from Sarajevo?
295 km (183 mi) in a straight line, south of Sarajevo; by road roughly 360 km (223 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sarajevo to Durrës by train?
About 4 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sarajevo 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.