Taxi from Skopje to Durrës
City Albania ≈ 300 km from Skopje
Private transfer from Skopje to Durrës
Car 1–3 · van 4–8 passengers · Door to door · ≈ 4 h 25 min
Taxi from Skopje to Durrës: about 300 km and ≈ 4 h 25 min by car. Fixed price €345 by car for up to 3 passengers or €420 by van for 4–8 — the same in both directions. Book at least 24 hours ahead.
Border crossing: Blace · Vërmica – Morinë
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Fixed price per vehicleAgreed when you book — no meter, no surprises.
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Door to doorPicked up at your address, hotel or Skopje Airport.
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Made for day tripsThe driver waits up to 6 hours; the same-day return is 65% of the price.
Durrës is Albania's biggest port city and its most popular beach destination, with a Roman amphitheatre in the centre and kilometres of sand to the south. A private car from Skopje takes you straight to your hotel or apartment in Durrës, by car or van depending on group size.
The drive from Skopje to Durrës
The route to Durrës follows the same options as Tirana — via Kosovo (Blace, then Vërmica–Morinë), via Debar, or via Struga and Qafë Thanë — and the driver picks based on traffic and road conditions. A motorway runs from Tirana to Durrës, so the last stretch is fast and flat whichever route was used earlier.
The ≈ 4 h 25 min estimate covers normal conditions — border waits vary, and in summer, when Durrës is busiest, traffic toward the coast can build up too.
Border crossing and documents
Macedonian citizens need only a valid ID card to enter Kosovo and Albania — but only the new card reading North Macedonia; the old Republic of Macedonia card is turned away at the border. Travellers of other nationalities should check their own country's entry rules in advance.
The Blace–Hani i Elezit crossing into Kosovo runs a joint, single-stop check, with waits usually under 30 minutes. The Albania crossings — Vërmica–Morinë, Qafë Thanë or Blato near Debar — are usually quicker, but queues at any of them can stretch out in summer, when Durrës fills up with visitors.
The Roman Amphitheatre and the Venetian Tower
Durrës's Roman Amphitheatre, built in the 2nd century, is the largest Roman ruin in the Balkans and still under partial restoration, with frescoes preserved inside. The Venetian Tower, raised in the 15th century on the remains of a Byzantine tower, once formed part of the city's defensive wall and now offers a free view over the sea and the town from its roof. The nearby Archaeological Museum, the largest in Albania, holds finds from the Greek, Roman and Byzantine periods.
The beaches
Durrës has Albania's largest and busiest beaches, with Golem to the south the best known, while the stretches right in town suit a shorter walk and a swim. In summer, Durrës becomes a major holiday destination for the region, with hotels and beachfront restaurants filling up, so it's worth booking accommodation ahead for July and August.
Plan your visit
Half a day covers the amphitheatre, the Venetian Tower and the old town; add another day for the beach. Spring and autumn suit walking and sightseeing, while summer is the choice for anyone after the sea.
Tirana is only about 36 km further, so many visitors combine both cities in one trip — Durrës in the morning or afternoon, Tirana for the rest of the day.
Taxi or bus
International coaches from Skopje to Albania usually head to Tirana, not directly to Durrës, so a further local transfer to the coast is needed. A private car drops you straight at your hotel or apartment in Durrës, luggage and all, with no change of transport in Tirana.
Return trips and business travel
Heading back the same day? The driver can wait up to 6 hours — the return leg is discounted, with the first hour of waiting free and each extra started hour charged after that; the booking form shows the exact total. A return after a longer stay is booked as a separate one-way transfer at the normal price. Durrës is also home to Albania's largest port, with regular sea links to Italy, drawing business travellers tied to shipping and logistics — the car gets you to the meeting on time, and you can book transport for a colleague with just their contact details.
What's included
- Private car or van — just your group
- Car for 1–3, van for 4–8 passengers
- Room for your luggage
- Any time, day or night
- Pay cash or via PayPal
- Driver's name and phone before pickup
- Book for a guest or colleague
- Same-day return at a reduced price
Where you'll go
Skopje → Durrës · ≈ 300 km · ≈ 4 h 25 min
Prices and rules
- Prices are one way, from Skopje city, and the same in both directions.
- Pickup at Skopje Airport: +€25 by car, +€35 by van.
- Same-day return: the driver waits up to 6 hours and the return leg is 65% of the one-way price.
- Waiting: the first 1 hour is free, then €12 for every started hour.
- Returning later than that? It is booked as a second one-way transfer at the normal price.
- Book at least 24 hours before pickup.
Things to know
How much is a taxi to Durrës?
The price depends on the vehicle: €345 by car for up to 3 passengers, or €420 by van for 4–8, the same price both ways.
How far is Durrës and how long does the trip take?
It's 300 km, and the drive takes ≈ 4 h 25 min, depending on the route.
Does the car drop us right at the beach?
Yes, name your hotel, apartment or stretch of beach at booking, and the driver takes you exactly there.
Is an ID card enough to enter Albania?
Yes, if it's the new card reading North Macedonia; the old Republic of Macedonia card is refused at the border.
Can we combine Durrës and Tirana in one trip?
Yes, the two cities are about 36 km apart on the motorway, easy to see both in one day.
Can I book the return trip?
Yes. Same-day, the driver waits up to 6 hours, the return leg is discounted, and the first hour of waiting is free; a return after a longer stay is booked as a separate one-way transfer at the normal price.
How do I pay the driver?
Cash or online via PayPal, whichever you prefer.
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Photos: Pixelati (Public domain), Pudelek (CC BY-SA 4.0), Attila Terbócs (CC BY-SA 3.0)