Day trips from Tirana
12 hidden towns and nature spots within 150 km of Tirana, picked by Europe Revealed. Sorted from nearest to furthest.
70 km01 · Hidden townBeratThe 'town of a thousand windows', with Ottoman houses stacked up a hill.
Buses from Tirana take about 2 to 2.5 hours. The old town and castle are walkable but steep.
85 km02 · Hidden town · North MacedoniaOhridAn ancient lakeside town with a church perched on a cliff above the water.
Ohrid has a small airport. Buses run from Skopje, about 3 hours.
85 km03 · Nature spotLake KomanA fjord-like reservoir crossed by ferry between steep mountain walls.
Ferries run in the morning between Koman and Fierza. A minibus from Shkodër takes you to the dam first.
120 km04 · Nature spot · MontenegroLake SkadarThe Balkans' largest lake, full of water lilies and birds.
Trains and buses from Podgorica and Bar stop at Virpazar.
120 km05 · Nature spotThethA remote mountain valley in the Albanian Alps with guesthouses and stone towers.
The road from Shkodër is now paved, about 2 to 3 hours by car or shared minibus. Many people arrive on foot over the pass from Valbona.
125 km06 · Nature spot · GreecePrespa LakesTwo remote mountain lakes shared by three countries, home to pelicans.
Easiest by car, about an hour from Kastoria or Florina.
125 km07 · Nature spotValbona ValleyA remote alpine valley, linked to Theth by a classic mountain hike.
From Bajram Curri by road, or by the Lake Koman ferry and a short minibus ride.
125 km08 · Nature spotLlogara PassA mountain pass with sweeping views down to the Albanian Riviera.
It's on the coastal road between Vlorë and Himarë, best reached by car.
130 km09 · Popular town · MontenegroSveti StefanA walled island village joined to the coast by a sandbar.
Sveti Stefan is a 15-minute drive or bus ride from Budva. Parking along the road is limited in summer.
140 km10 · Nature spot · North MacedoniaMatka CanyonA deep canyon with a lake, caves and a monastery, just outside Skopje.
City bus 60 runs from Skopje to the canyon, about 40 minutes, then a short walk to the dam.
140 km11 · Hidden townGjirokastërA stone city of slate-roofed tower houses below a huge castle.
Buses run from Tirana (about 4 hours) and from Sarandë on the coast (about 1.5 hours).
150 km12 · Popular town · MontenegroKotorA walled old town at the end of a fjord-like bay.
Parking near the old town fills up quickly; come early. Buses connect Kotor with Budva, Tivat and Perast.Questions
Day trips from Tirana: good to know
What are the best day trips from Tirana?
Our favourite hidden places near Tirana are Berat (70 km), Ohrid (85 km), Lake Koman (85 km) and Lake Skadar (120 km). All 12 are on this page, sorted by distance.
How far are these places from Tirana?
All of them are within about 150 km of Tirana in a straight line, close enough for a day trip by car, and many by train or bus too. Check each place for how to get there.