How to get from Skopje to Tirana
- 169 km as the crow flies
- 24 bus departures a day with Ido Tours, Amalfi Tours, Drita Travel
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We compared the ways to travel from Skopje to Tirana. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 169 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
169 km
Skopje to Tirana: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Skopje → Tiranabus12Go·6h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Skopje to Tirana
Ido Tours, Amalfi Tours, Drita Travel runs 24 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 20:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ido Tours, Amalfi Tours, Drita Travelbus | 24 | 00:00 | 20:50 |
| Regional connectionbus | 12 | — | — |
| Ido Tours / Drita Travelbus | 1 | — | — |
All departuresIdo Tours, Amalfi Tours, Drita Travel
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- 07:00
- 07:45
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- 08:10
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- 20:30
- 20:50
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Cheapest fare by day, Skopje to Tirana
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Fares checked on Mon, Oct 12.
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with 12Go; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Skopje to Tirana works
Start with a 12Go bus from Skopje to Tirana, about 6h 45m. In total it's roughly €20 over 6h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Skopje to Tirana: common questions
How long does it take to get from Skopje to Tirana?
The most useful route takes about 6h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Skopje to Tirana?
The first bus with Ido Tours, Amalfi Tours, Drita Travel leaves at 00:00 and the last at 20:50, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Skopje to Tirana?
24 a day with Ido Tours, Amalfi Tours, Drita Travel, between 00:00 and 20:50.
How far is Tirana from Skopje?
About 169 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Skopje to Tirana cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €20. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Skopje to Tirana?
On this route you travel with 12Go.
What is the cheapest way to get from Skopje 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: 12Go
Route calculated: 6 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026