How to get from Ankara to Tirana
- 1122 km as the crow flies
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
35h 45m
2 transfers
Bus + Flight
€91
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 23 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Tirana. The most useful door-to-door route takes 35h 45m by bus, flight, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1122 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 21, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1122 km
Ankara to Tirana: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → İstanbul Esenler Otogarıbus
FlixBus·6h 45m - 2İstanbul Esenler Otogarı → BucharestbusFlixBus·10h 10m
- 3Bucharest Henri Coandă → Tirana Nënë Terezaflight
Ryanair·1h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Ankara to Tirana
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€78Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusAnkara-İstanbul Esenler Otogarı, İstanbul Esenler Otogarı-BucharestBook →RyanairBucharest Henri Coandă-Tirana Nënë TerezaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Tirana works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Ankara to İstanbul Esenler, about 6h 45m. Transfer in İstanbul Esenler and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest (10h 10m). Transfer in Bucharest and continue by Ryanair flight on to Tirana (1h 30m). In total it's roughly €91 over 35h 45m, 2 transfers.
Ankara to Tirana: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Tirana?
The most useful route takes about 35h 45m by bus, flight, 2 transfers.
Is there a bus from Ankara to Tirana?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Tirana from Ankara?
About 1122 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Tirana cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €91. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Tirana?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 35h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Tirana?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 35h 45m. About 16h 45m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Ankara to Tirana?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Tirana?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus, Ryanair
Route calculated: 23 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 21 Sep 2026