How far is it from Tirana to Sarajevo?

The distance between Tirana and Sarajevo is 443 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Tirana to Sarajevo?

The drive from Tirana to Sarajevo takes approximately 8 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Tirana to Sarajevo?

The fastest route from Tirana to Sarajevo covers 443 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 55 min.

Which direction is Sarajevo from Tirana?

Sarajevo lies roughly to the north of Tirana.

Which roads does the route from Tirana to Sarajevo follow?

The drive from Tirana to Sarajevo mainly follows SH1, M-3, R433. The longest single stretch is 84 km on SH1.

Which towns do you pass between Tirana and Sarajevo?

Towns on the route from Tirana to Sarajevo include Skadar, Podgorica, Nikšić.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Tirana and Sarajevo?

Along the route from Tirana to Sarajevo you can fill up at Gega Oil (24/7), Petrol (24/7), Mandić Petrol 3 (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 72 km, between Nestro Petrol and Nestro.

Where can I stop to rest between Tirana and Sarajevo?

On the route from Tirana to Sarajevo you can take a break at Alpet.

Albania Bosnia

Distance: 443 kmDrive time: 8 h 55 min

Driving from Tirana to Sarajevo takes about 8 h 55 min via SH1. The distance is 443 km. The straight-line distance is 312 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Kamez, Botun, Nikšić, Sarajevo. Driving directions

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Set off on a grand road trip from Tirana in Albania to Sarajevo in Bosnia. The route is roughly 442 kilometres and the drive will take around 8.9 hours. You'll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in both countries as you take in the varied scenery of the Balkans. Depending on the route you choose, you'll pass through border crossings in countries like Montenegro or Serbia. While there are no toll roads in Albania, you might encounter per-kilometre charges on the A1 motorway as you get closer to Sarajevo. This journey is a brilliant way to experience the shift between these two lively capital cities, crossing several international borders along the way.

1 Depart left 271 m
2 Turn left 853 m
3 Turn right 751 m
4 Keep slightly right 2 km
5 Continue left 113 m
6 Turn left 3 km
7 Enter roundabout right 120 m
8 Exit roundabout slightly right 215 m
9 Continue straight 113 m
10 Continue straight onto Unaza e Madhe 10 km
11 Keep slightly right onto Nënkalimi "Sheshi Shqiponja" 685 m
12 Continue straight onto Autostrada "Tiranë - Durrës" 8 km
13 Take exit slightly right 280 m

14 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Thumanë Kashar 33 km
15 Continue straight 14 km
16 Enter roundabout slightly right 16 m
17 Exit roundabout right 635 m
18 Continue straight 612 m
19 Enter roundabout slightly right 23 m
20 Exit roundabout straight 35 km
21 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rruga Agron 5 m
22 Exit roundabout straight onto Rruga Agron 415 m
23 Continue straight onto Rruga Pazarit 863 m
24 Enter roundabout straight onto Bypass perëndimor Shkodër 61 m
25 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Bypass perëndimor Shkodër 2 km
26 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bypass perëndimor Shkodër 26 m
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28 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bypass perëndimor Shkodër 31 m
29 Exit roundabout right onto Bypass perëndimor Shkodër 2 km
30 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rruga Kompleksi Zmijani 75 m
31 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Rruga Kompleksi Zmijani 786 m
32 Continue straight onto Rruga Qamil Halili 5 km
33 Enter roundabout slightly right 27 m
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47 Continue straight 17 km
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50 Enter roundabout slightly right 64 m
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53 Exit roundabout slightly right 784 m
54 Enter rotary straight 54 m
55 Exit rotary slightly right 86 m
56 Turn straight onto Radomira Ivanovića 398 m
57 Continue straight onto Bracana Bracanovića 415 m
58 Turn right onto Bratstva i Jedinstva 167 m
59 Turn left onto Bulevar Srđana Aleksića 296 m
60 Continue straight onto Bulevar Crnogorskih serdara 853 m
61 Continue straight onto Bulevar Revolucije 799 m
62 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bulevar knjaza Danila Petrovića 70 m
63 Exit roundabout straight onto Bulevar knjaza Danila Petrovića 665 m
64 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bulevar knjaza Danila Petrovića 33 m
65 Exit roundabout right onto Bulevar knjaza Danila Petrovića 821 m
66 Enter rotary slightly right onto Nikšićki put 8 m
67 Exit rotary slightly right onto Nikšićki put 3 km
68 Enter roundabout right 43 m
69 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 km
70 Continue straight 2 km
71 Enter roundabout right 46 m
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73 Continue straight 623 m
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80 Continue straight 147 m
81 Enter roundabout slightly right 47 m
82 Exit roundabout slightly right 952 m
83 Enter roundabout slightly right 46 m
84 Exit roundabout slightly right 872 m
85 Enter roundabout straight 45 m
86 Exit roundabout straight 42 km
87 Turn left onto Vir - Krstac (MNE) - Avtovac (BIH) 38 km
88 Keep slightly right 5 km
89 Continue straight 16 km
90 Turn slightly right 46 m
91 Turn straight 4 km
92 Turn right onto Srpskih ratnika 458 m
93 At end of road, turn left onto 18. hercegovačke lake pješadijske brigade 365 m
94 Turn right onto Solunskih dobrovoljaca 39 km
95 Turn right 5 km
96 Turn straight 17 km
97 Turn slightly left 5 km
98 Turn right 397 m
99 Turn slightly right 32 m
100 Keep slightly right 504 m
101 Turn slightly right 287 m
102 Turn right 5 km
103 Turn straight 8 km
104 Keep slightly left 19 km
105 Keep slightly left 11 km
106 Turn left 14 km
107 Continue straight onto Trnovo 6 km
108 Continue straight 13 km
109 Continue slightly left onto Ravnogorska 4 km
110 Turn right onto Vojvode Radomira Putnika 2 km
111 Enter roundabout right onto Vojvode Radomira Putnika 34 m
112 Exit roundabout right onto Vojvode Radomira Putnika 647 m
113 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Vojvode Radomira Putnika 23 m
114 Exit roundabout straight onto Vojvode Radomira Putnika 3 km
115 Continue left onto Vojvode Radomira Putnika 129 m
116 Continue straight onto Derviša Numića 910 m
117 At end of road, turn right onto Zagrebačka 774 m
118 Continue straight onto Terezija 632 m
119 Turn left onto Hamze Hume 271 m
120 Continue U-turn onto Hamze Hume 136 m
121 Arrive left onto Hamze Hume

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The return trip from Sarajevo to Tirana covers roughly the same distance, 443 km.

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How far is it from Tirana to Sarajevo?: The distance between Tirana and Sarajevo is 443 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tirana to Sarajevo?: The drive from Tirana to Sarajevo takes approximately 8 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Tirana to Sarajevo?: The fastest route from Tirana to Sarajevo covers 443 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 55 min.
Which direction is Sarajevo from Tirana?: Sarajevo lies roughly to the north of Tirana.
Which roads does the route from Tirana to Sarajevo follow?: The drive from Tirana to Sarajevo mainly follows SH1, M-3, R433. The longest single stretch is 84 km on SH1.
Which towns do you pass between Tirana and Sarajevo?: Towns on the route from Tirana to Sarajevo include Skadar, Podgorica, Nikšić.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Tirana and Sarajevo?: Along the route from Tirana to Sarajevo you can fill up at Gega Oil (24/7), Petrol (24/7), Mandić Petrol 3 (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 72 km, between Nestro Petrol and Nestro.
Where can I stop to rest between Tirana and Sarajevo?: On the route from Tirana to Sarajevo you can take a break at Alpet.

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