Day trip from Vlorë to Thessaloníki
Thessaloníki lies 292 km (182 mi) east of Vlorë, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 292 km (182 mi) apart, Thessaloníki is a realistic day trip from Vlorë: about 4 h 45 min each way by road.
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| Vlorë | Thessaloníki | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Albania | Greece |
| Population | 115,261 | 317,778 |
| Elevation | 58 m (190 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
Clocks in Thessaloníki are 1 h ahead of Vlorë right now, so a 4 h 45 min journey lands 5 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Thessaloníki
Crossing from Albania into Greece: money changes from the Lek to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book tours and tickets in Thessaloníki
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Staying in Thessaloníki
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Common questions
How far is Thessaloníki from Vlorë?
292 km (182 mi) in a straight line, east of Vlorë; by road roughly 356 km (221 mi).
How long does it take to get from Vlorë to Thessaloníki by road?
About 4 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Vlorë and Thessaloníki?
Thessaloníki is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Athens against Europe/Tirane).
What currency do I need in Thessaloníki?
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 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.