Albania Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Water
Getting Around by Rail
Getting Around by Road
Bus: All main towns are connected by good bus and/or minibus services to Tirana and to their neighbouring towns.
Car hire: Cars can be hired in Tirana from the usual international companies, although they are expensive compared to northern Europe and North America. It may be cheaper, and will certainly be less stressful, to arrange a chauffeur-driven car in advance through one of the Tirana-based travel agencies.
Regulations: Normal European speed limits apply (50kph/30mph in built-up areas, 80kph/50mph on open roads, depending on their quality). Front-seat passengers are required to use seat belts, in built-up areas as well as on the open road.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit (technically this should be accompanied with a certified translation) and national driving licence are required. Travellers bringing their own car into Albania should ascertain before departure that their insurance is valid there; emergency breakdown cover is also worth considering.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Journey Times
| Road | Rail | |
| Durrësi | 0.45 | 1.00 |
| Shkodra | 2.00 | 3.30 |
| Gjirokastra | 4.30 | - |
| Korça | 4.00 | - |
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