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Durrës city buses

Durrës city buses: where they leave from, routes to Plepa, Currila, Golem and Porto Romano, frequency, operating hours and how to pay.

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Fare
40 LEK
City routes
4
First bus
05:45
Payment
Cash on board
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Three hubs where everything starts

Most Durrës routes start from one of three places. Know them and you already know where to go.

  • Durrës Bus Station

    Stacioni i Autobusëve Durrës

    Next to the railway station (Stacioni i Trenit)

    North, northeast and the airport

    Rinas Airport · Tirana (South-North Terminal) · Shkodër · Lezhë · Sukth · Fllakë

    City buses to Golem and Shijak leave from Rruga Adria right next to the station.

  • Plepa Station

    Stacioni i Autobusëve Plepa

    Junction of Rruga Pavarësia and Rruga Shkëmbi i Kavajës, by the Rotondo mall

    South, southeast and Tirana

    Tirana (Garibaldi Square) · Berat · Elbasan · Cërrik via Peqin · Gramsh · Lushnjë · Peqin · Poliçan · Bilisht

    City buses into town leave from here: Plazh (light blue), Unaza (dark blue) and Golem (red).

  • Pranvera stops

    Pranvera

    Rruga e Dëshmorëve and Rruga Adria — from the Martyrs’ Monument to the bridge at the start of the Beach

    Almost all city routes

    Plepa via Plazh · Plepa via Unaza · Currila · Porto Romano · Golem · Shijak · Fushë-Krujë

    Google Maps shows duplicate stops and wrong photos here — find your way on the spot.

How to pay

  • On city routes you pay on board: take a seat and the conductor will come to you. Cash in lek only — keep small coins handy.
  • A city fare is 40 LEK (100 LEK to Golem).
  • Intercity tickets can sometimes be bought online, but some drivers and operators don’t accept e-tickets. Cash is the safer bet.
  • Small routes have few seats, so it’s best to arrive early.
  • Many routes are run by small, sometimes one-person operators: stops and timetables can be incomplete or inaccurate.

City routes

The main lines locals use: the beach area, Currila, Golem and Porto Romano.

All lines together, with stops shown over shops and offices — on the Durrës map.

Plepa via Plazh

Rruga e Dëshmorëve, south side, by Tirana Bank → Plepa, “Rotondo” stop

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Route diagram ≈6.8 km, 13 stops. Hover over a point to see its name.
Fare
40 LEK
Journey time
≈35 min
Frequency
every ≈10 min
Operating hours
from Durrës 05:45–21:05, from Plepa 06:00–20:45

Operator: Maren Buss

  • Runs the full length of the Durrës Plazh beach area.
  • The timetable changes with the season — the current one hangs in the window of the operator’s kiosk by Tirana Bank.

Currila

Rruga e Dëshmorëve, south side, at the start of Dyrrah Boulevard → Terminus at the end of Rruga Currila

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Route diagram ≈3.5 km, 9 stops. Hover over a point to see its name.
Fare
40 LEK
Journey time
≈35 min
Frequency
every 30 min
Operating hours
≈07:00–18:30
  • The buses are white or white and pink with a pattern.
  • Passes the Volga promenade, the Venetian Tower and the amphitheatre; the stops on Rruga Taulantia are handy for bars and restaurants on the seafront.

Golem

Rruga Adria, opposite the railway station → Old Golem, by the hospital

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Route diagram ≈13.4 km, 16 stops. Hover over a point to see its name.
Fare
100 LEK
Frequency
every 30 min
Operating hours
≈06:00–20:00

Stops: By Plepa Station · Before the underpass beneath the highway (the main stop for resort Golem)

  • The buses are red. Most people need the stop just before the bus dips under the highway and climbs up to the village.

Porto Romano

Rruga e Dëshmorëve, north side, corner of Rruga Kasëm Durrësi → End of Rruga Aleksandër Goga

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Route diagram ≈6.2 km, 12 stops. Hover over a point to see its name.
Fare
40 LEK
Frequency
every 10–15 min
Operating hours
≈06:00–21:00
  • Passes Durrës Regional Hospital.
  • For the Kallmi’s Eye trail and the coast, get off at Rruga Saritsatlleku.

Beyond the city

Timetables and fares in Albania change without notice, and small operators often stray from the schedule. The data comes from the Durrës by Bus directory, which passengers fill in themselves (checked: October 2026). Before an important trip, confirm the timetable at the station or with the operator.

FAQ

How much is a city bus ticket in Durrës?

Most city routes cost 40 LEK; the route to Golem costs 100 LEK. You pay the conductor in cash on board, so keep small coins handy.

How do I get from central Durrës to Plepa and the beaches?

Take the "Plepa via Plazh" route: it leaves from Tirana Bank on Rruga e Dëshmorëve roughly every 10 minutes from 05:45 to 21:05 and runs the full length of Durrës Plazh. The ride takes about 35 minutes.

How do I get to Golem by bus?

The red bus leaves from Rruga Adria opposite the railway station every 30 minutes from about 06:00 to 20:00. The fare is 100 LEK. For the Golem resort area, get off before the underpass beneath the highway.

How late do city buses run?

Most routes run until 20:00–21:00. Currila finishes earliest, at around 18:30. Summer and winter timetables differ.

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