Durrës travel guide

Durrës Tourism | Durrës Guide

You're Going to Love Durrës

With a population of 122,034, Durrës is the largest city in Durres, Albania by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Durrës has to offer.

When to visit Durrës

Durrës in November
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel
Durrës in November
Estimated hotel price
$31
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Durrës

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 19 miles from Durrës. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Tirana.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Durrës using Bus or Busbud. From Bologna, the bus ride to Durrës takes 150 miles and will cost you around $184. From Podgorica, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 195 miles.

Plane

When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 15 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Durrës from the United States departs from Boston and takes around 11h 25m.

Train

The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.5 miles from the city center.

Car

Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car rental from Tirana, which is about 19 miles from Durrës. You’ll find branches of Priceless and Economy Rent a Car, among others, in Tirana.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Durrës using Bus or Busbud. From Bologna, the bus ride to Durrës takes 150 miles and will cost you around $184. From Podgorica, the ticket costs about $38 for a journey of 195 miles.

Airports near Durrës

Airlines serving Durrës

Lufthansa
Good (4,675 reviews)
KLM
Good (842 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,643 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,243 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,574 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (487 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,597 reviews)
Air France
Good (982 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,108 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,990 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (807 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (838 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (412 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (734 reviews)
Eurowings
Good (193 reviews)
Norwegian
Excellent (147 reviews)
Pegasus Airlines
Good (401 reviews)
Show more

Where to stay in Durrës

Average rates range from around $54 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $122 and up for a 5-star experience.

Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës

Most booked hotels in Durrës

Olivia's Hill Resort
4 stars
Excellent (9.1, 755 reviews)
$46+
Adriatik Hotel, BW Premier Collection
5 stars
Excellent (8.9, 321 reviews)
$181+
Palace Hotel & Spa
5 stars
Excellent (8.6, 2275 reviews)
$143+
Marea Resort
4 stars
Good (7, 69 reviews)
$63+

Renting a car in Durrës

Renting a car in Durrës costs $46 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.

Renting a car in Durrës costs $46 per day, on average, or $184 if you want to rent if for 4 days.

You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 11% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.

Economy (Opel Crossland X or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Durrës, while also 86% cheaper than other types, on average.