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. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country.
What to do in Durrës
Top activities & attractions in Durrës
When to visit Durrës
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 New York and takes around 12h.
Train
AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Durrës. 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 GREEN MOTION and CarWiz, among others, in Tirana.
Bus
You can travel by bus to Durrës using Bus or Busbud. From Podgorica, the bus ride to Durrës takes 195 miles and will cost you around $20. From Athens, the ticket costs about $43 for a journey of 780 miles.
Airports near Durrës
Airlines serving Durrës
Where to stay in Durrës
Average rates range from around $40 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $87 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Durrës
Most booked hotels in Durrës
Renting a car in Durrës
You’re likely to save money by renting your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 21% more expensive than at Tirana Rinas.
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 Compact rental cars (Ford Focus or similar) are, on average, 71% cheaper than other rental car types in the city.