Detail
| Founded | 627 BCE as Epidamnos |
| Amphitheatre | 2nd c. CE, ~15-20,000 capacity |
| Road | Western terminus of the Via Egnatia |
Research by ARBËR, the Living Museum of Albania. Published facts are verified or presented as open debate.
Getting to Durrës from Tirana
- By road
- 38 km
- Drive each way
- 45 min
- Time there
- 2 h
Durrës works as a day trip from Tirana with a private driver: door-to-door pick-up, stops wherever you like, back the same evening.
Durrës: questions travellers ask
What is Durrës known for?
Epidamnos to the Greeks, Dyrrhachium to Rome, and the western terminus of the Via Egnatia. Its Roman amphitheatre, found in the 1960s under houses, is the largest in the Balkans.
How far is Durrës from Tirana?
About 38 km by road, roughly 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 Durrës as a day trip from Tirana?
Yes. With about 45 min of driving each way and 2 h on the ground, Durrës 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 Durrës without renting a car?
Book a private trip with a driver. Tour Alb runs Durrës from Tirana, door to door, with no shared groups and no fixed timetable. Or build your own route that includes Durrës.
