Durrës travel guide
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With a population of 122,034, Durrës is the largest city in Durres, Albania by the number of inhabitants.
When to visit Durrës
How to Get to Durrës
Plane
When flying to Durrës, you’ll arrive at Tirana Rinas (TIA), which is located 24 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Durrës from New Zealand departs from Auckland and takes around 37h 10m.
Train
The train station in Durrës is called Durrës, and is located 0.8 km from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Durrës is to pick up a car hire from Tirana, which is about 30 km from Durrës. You’ll find branches of CarQ and Final Rentals, among others, in Tirana.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Durrës using Bus or Busbud. From Skopje, the bus ride to Durrës takes 724 km and will cost you around $40. From Athens, the ticket costs about $144 for a journey of 1255 km.
Airports near Durrës
Airlines serving Durrës
Where to stay in Durrës
Average rates range from around $67 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $152 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës
Hiring a car in Durrës
The most frequently booked car type in Durrës is Intermediate (Chevrolet Captiva or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Citroen C3 or similar) is, on average, 85% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.