Detail
| People | Bylliones, an Illyrian tribe |
| Built | Theatre, stadium, agora, stoas, 3rd c. BC |
| Later | Early-Christian basilicas with mosaic floors |
Research by ARBËR, the Living Museum of Albania. Published facts are verified or presented as open debate.
Getting to Byllis from Tirana
- By road
- 148 km
- Drive each way
- 2 h 45 min
- Time there
- 1 h 30 min
Byllis works as a day trip from Tirana with a private driver: door-to-door pick-up, stops wherever you like, back the same evening.
Byllis: questions travellers ask
What is Byllis known for?
The largest Illyrian city site in the country, seat of the Bylliones tribe, with a Hellenistic theatre, stadium, agora and stoas, and later early-Christian basilicas with exceptional mosaic floors.
How far is Byllis from Tirana?
About 148 km by road, roughly 2 h 45 min each way by car. Tour Alb drives it door to door from anywhere in Tirana in a private vehicle, and the driver waits while you explore.
Can you visit Byllis as a day trip from Tirana?
Yes. With about 2 h 45 min of driving each way and 1 h 30 min on the ground, Byllis fits into one day from Tirana. A private driver makes it easy: pick-up at your door, stops wherever you like, and back the same evening.
How do I get to Byllis without renting a car?
Hire a private driver. With Tour Alb you can build your own route through Byllis and nearby places on our trip builder; we plan the road, the stops and any nights, then reply with a price.
