How far is it from Tirana to Shkodër?

The distance between Tirana and Shkodër is 99 km by road.

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

The drive from Tirana to Shkodër takes approximately 2 h by car.

What is the best route from Tirana to Shkodër?

The fastest route from Tirana to Shkodër covers 99 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h.

Which direction is Shkodër from Tirana?

Shkodër lies roughly to the north of Tirana.

Which roads does the route from Tirana to Shkodër follow?

The drive from Tirana to Shkodër mainly follows A1, SH1. The longest single stretch is 52 km on SH1.

Which towns do you pass between Tirana and Shkodër?

Towns on the route from Tirana to Shkodër include Paskukan.

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

Along the route from Tirana to Shkodër you can fill up at ESP & Oil (24/7), Kastrati (24/7), Gulf (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Tirana and Shkodër?

Along the route from Tirana to Shkodër you can stop for the night or service your van at Parking Camper Family, Camping Ishull Lezhe, Camping Gardenland.

Where can I stop to rest between Tirana and Shkodër?

On the route from Tirana to Shkodër you can take a break at Alpet, Eko Oil, Komplexi Luani-A.

Tirana Shkodër

Distance: 99 kmDrive time: 2 h

Driving from Tirana to Shkodër takes about 2 h via SH1. The distance is 99 km. The straight-line distance is 87 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Tirana, Skadar. Driving directions

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Driving directions34 · 99 km

1 Depart right 58 m
2 Turn left onto Rruga Abdi Toptani 293 m
3 At end of road, turn left onto Rruga Xhorxh W. Bush 141 m
4 Continue straight onto Rruga Ismail Ndroqi 246 m
5 Continue slightly right onto Rruga e Barrikadave 672 m
6 Turn slightly left onto Rruga Reshit Petrela 53 m
7 Continue straight onto Sheshi Ferenc Nopçka 97 m
8 Continue straight onto Rruga Asim Vokshi 2 km
9 Enter rotary straight onto Rruga Dritan Hoxha 8 m
10 Exit rotary straight onto Rruga Dritan Hoxha 2 km
11 Continue straight onto Sheshi Shiqponja 50 m
12 Continue straight onto Rruga 29 Nëntori 470 m
13 Continue straight onto Autostrada "Tiranë - Durrës" 8 km

14 Take exit slightly right 280 m
15 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Thumanë Kashar 33 km
16 Continue straight 14 km
17 Enter roundabout slightly right 16 m
18 Exit roundabout right 635 m
19 Continue straight 612 m
20 Enter roundabout slightly right 23 m
21 Exit roundabout straight 35 km
22 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Rruga Agron 5 m
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Rruga Agron 415 m
24 Continue straight onto Rruga Pazarit 863 m
25 Enter roundabout straight onto Rruga Mbreti Gent 35 m
26 Exit roundabout straight onto Rruga Mbreti Gent 400 m
27 Enter roundabout straight onto Rruga Faik Konica 39 m
28 Exit roundabout right onto Rruga Faik Konica 129 m
29 Turn right onto Rruga Vllazërit Frashëri 925 m
30 Continue straight onto Rruga Rexhep Dizdari 157 m
31 Continue straight onto Rruga Fetih Dizdari 207 m
32 Turn right onto Rruga Muhamet Dibra 103 m
33 Turn right 24 m
34 Arrive left

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The return trip from Shkodër to Tirana covers roughly the same distance, 99 km.

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How far is it from Tirana to Shkodër?: The distance between Tirana and Shkodër is 99 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Tirana to Shkodër?: The drive from Tirana to Shkodër takes approximately 2 h by car.
What is the best route from Tirana to Shkodër?: The fastest route from Tirana to Shkodër covers 99 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h.
Which direction is Shkodër from Tirana?: Shkodër lies roughly to the north of Tirana.
Which roads does the route from Tirana to Shkodër follow?: The drive from Tirana to Shkodër mainly follows A1, SH1. The longest single stretch is 52 km on SH1.
Which towns do you pass between Tirana and Shkodër?: Towns on the route from Tirana to Shkodër include Paskukan.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Tirana and Shkodër?: Along the route from Tirana to Shkodër you can fill up at ESP & Oil (24/7), Kastrati (24/7), Gulf (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Tirana and Shkodër?: Along the route from Tirana to Shkodër you can stop for the night or service your van at Parking Camper Family, Camping Ishull Lezhe, Camping Gardenland.
Where can I stop to rest between Tirana and Shkodër?: On the route from Tirana to Shkodër you can take a break at Alpet, Eko Oil, Komplexi Luani-A.

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