Taxi from Tirana to Ioannina
Toska Go Taxi provides private transfers from Tirana to Ioannina (Janinë), the capital of Epirus in north-west Greece. The route crosses the Albania–Greece border at Kakavijë via Gjirokastër and covers approximately 306 km in around 5 hours 15 minutes. Fixed fare 22,500 ALL (~€250), available 24/7.
Ioannina is the capital of Epirus in northwestern Greece, a city of unusual depth with a municipality of around 114,000 people (2021 census), built on the western shore of Lake Pamvotis at around 500 metres above sea level in a basin ringed by mountains. The city's foundation is traditionally ascribed to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century. The city is inseparable from the memory of Ali Pasha of Ioannina — the Albanian-born Ottoman warlord who ruled this region as his personal principality from 1788 until 1822, when he was assassinated by Ottoman forces on the small island in the lake. His island fortress, with its monastery where he hid and was finally killed, is still visited by ferry from the lakeside quay. The island's traditional workshops still produce copper and silver filigree jewellery of remarkable craftsmanship.
The old Ottoman citadel (Kastro) of Ioannina, preserved within its Byzantine and Ottoman walls above the lake, contains several mosques, a small Jewish quarter, and towers where Ali Pasha imprisoned enemies. The city's university makes it lively and young; its celebrated silversmithing tradition and the Epirote musical tradition — clarinet and violin-led, closely related to Albanian iso-polyphony — give it cultural depth. Ioannina is the natural base for visiting the Vikos Gorge — one of the deepest gorges in the world by its walls-to-width ratio — and the Zagori stone-village trail, considered among the finest hiking landscapes in all of Greece.
| Fixed fare | 22,500 ALL (~€250) |
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| Distance | 306 km |
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| Journey time | ~5h 15 min |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Tirana to Ioannina?
The fixed fare is 22,500 ALL (approximately €250) per vehicle for a private one-way transfer from Tirana to Ioannina.
How long does the drive from Tirana to Ioannina take?
Approximately 5 hours 15 minutes via Gjirokastër and the Kakavijë border crossing (Albania–Greece), depending on border wait times.
Which border crossing is used for the Tirana–Ioannina route?
We use the Kakavijë border crossing in southern Albania, near Gjirokastër — the main Albania–Greece border point.
Do non-EU citizens need a visa for Greece?
Greece is an EU/Schengen member. Non-EU citizens should check Schengen visa requirements before travelling. Albanian citizens travel visa-free to Greece.
How should I plan a pickup outside Tirana when travelling toward the city?
Vehicles usually operate from Tirana, so a pickup outside Tirana needs an approach buffer approximately equal to the travel time from Tirana to your pickup location. Send the exact pickup location and requested time so we can plan the approach and confirm availability.