Getting around · Transport
To Tirana & Albania
North-west to Albania
About To Tirana & Albania
Short direct flights link Athens with Tirana, the capital of Albania; long-distance buses also run, but take most of a day or overnight. Albania is outside the EU and Schengen, so expect passport checks. Tirana, with its painted Ottoman mosque, museums in bunkers and the Dajti cable car, is the gateway to Berat, Gjirokastër, the Albanian Alps and the Riviera opposite Corfu. Our sister guide, the ULTIMATE Tirana City Guide, covers the city and Albania’s highlights.
Timetables, fares and services change, so please check with To Tirana & Albania before you travel.