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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Piraeus to Gjirokastër

Composite routes from Piraeus to Gjirokastër

Cheapest
5 h 44 min
Car
497 km.
from $27
Other
8 h 19 min
Train, bus via Neo Monastiri, Train, bus via Neo Monastiri
384 km.
from $5.43
9 h 9 min
384 km.
from $5.43
11 h 36 min
Train
384 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Corfu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.77–$407.61

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.90–$343.92
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Corfu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$267.49

Sky Express

Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Corfu
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$62.42–$216.54

Train operators

Hellenic Train

Phone:
14511
Website:
hellenictrain.gr/en
Train from Athens to Paleofarsalos
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.20–$20.38
Train from Piraeus to Kiato
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.11–$11.20
Bus from Kiato to Patra
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$14.01

OASA

Phone:
+30 210 8202900
Email:
oasa@oasa.gr
Website:
oasa.gr/
Train from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens
Ave. Duration:
59 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.20

Bus operators

Liko & Kosta Tours

Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
likospartak@gmail.com
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Kardítsa to Gjirokastër
Ave. Duration:
2h 39m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Ioannina to Gjirokastër
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Ahmeti Travel

Phone:
(+30) 210 822 4112
Email:
contact@ahmetitravel.com
Website:
ahmetitravel.com/
Bus from Athens to Saranda
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.28

Trans Butrinti

Phone:
+355 69 587 3466
Website:
facebook.com/butrintitraveltours
Bus from Sarandë to Gjirokastër
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.97

Top Lines

Phone:
+2105203350
Website:
top-lines.gr/en/
Bus from Patras to Gjirokastër
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

KTEL Ioanninon

Phone:
+30 26510 25014
Email:
ktelioa@otenet.gr
Website:
ktelioannina.gr/
Bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.13–$61.14

Maksa Travel

Phone:
+302105310105
Email:
maksatravel.athens@gmail.com
Website:
online.maksatravel.com/
Bus from Athens to Saranda
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$37.28

Other operators

Ionian Seaways

Phone:
+30 26610 38690
Email:
info@ionianseaways.com
Website:
ionianseaways.com/
Other from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.58–$32.49

Albania Luxury Ferries

Phone:
+30 26610 49800
Email:
info@albanialuxuryferries.com
Website:
ferryhopper.com/en/ferry-operators/albania-luxury-ferries
Other from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours

Finikas Lines

Phone:
+355 85 22 6057
Email:
info@finikas-lines.com
Website:
finikas-lines.com/
Other from Port of Corfu to Sarandë
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$37.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër?

The cheapest way to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër is to bus which costs $38.62 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër?

The fastest way to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Piraeus and Gjirokastër?

No, there is no direct bus from Piraeus to Gjirokastër. However, there are services departing from Εθν.Αντιστασεωσ and arriving at Gjirokastër via Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 9m.

How far is it from Piraeus to Gjirokastër?

The distance between Piraeus and Gjirokastër is 573 km. The road distance is 505.3 km.

How do I travel from Piraeus to Gjirokastër without a car?

The best way to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër without a car is to train and bus via Neo Monastiri which takes 8h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër?

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Piraeus to Gjirokastër bus from?

Piraeus to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Train, bus or fly from Piraeus to Gjirokastër?

The best way to get from Piraeus to Gjirokastër is to bus via Ioánnina which takes 9h 9m and costs . There are no good options to train or bus between Piraeus to Gjirokastër.

Where does the Piraeus to Gjirokastër bus arrive?

Piraeus to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by KTEL Ioanninon, arrive at Ioannina station.

What is the time difference between Piraeus and Gjirokastër?

Gjirokastër is 1h behind Piraeus. It is currently 10:40 in Piraeus and 09:40 in Gjirokastër.

Can I drive from Piraeus to Gjirokastër?

Yes, the driving distance between Piraeus to Gjirokastër is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Piraeus to Gjirokastër.

Where can I stay near Gjirokastër?

There are 508+ hotels available in Gjirokastër. Prices start at $21.21 per night.
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