AlbaniaElbasan ( EL-bə-SAHN, Albanian: [ɛlbaˈsan]; Albanian definite form: Elbasani, pronounced [ɛlbaˈsani]) is the fourth most populous city of Albania and seat of Elbasan County and Elbasan Municipality. It lies to the north of the river Shkumbin between the Skanderbeg Mountains and the Myzeqe Plain in central Albania.
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2 days · Balanced · about 8 stops
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Climate in Elbasan
Best time to visit: May–Jul, Sep
Average temperature
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Day trips and nearby cities from Elbasan
Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Elbasan; times are rough estimates by road.
Day tripTirana
Albania
33 km≈ 40 min
Day tripDurres
Albania
58 km≈ 1 h 5 min
Day tripKorce
Albania
80 km≈ 1 h 30 min
Day tripVlora
Albania
87 km≈ 1 h 40 min
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Shkoder
Albania
116 km≈ 1 h 50 min
Long day or overnightTetovo
North Macedonia
124 km≈ 1 h 55 min
Long day or overnight
Prizren
Kosovo
134 km≈ 2 h 5 min
Long day or overnightSkopje
North Macedonia
149 km≈ 2 h 20 min
From Elbasan you can reach Tirana (33 km), Durres (58 km), Korce (80 km), Vlora (87 km) and Shkoder (116 km) in about 40 min to 1 h 50 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.
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Questions about Elbasan
The most pleasant months are May to Jul, Sep, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 10°C in November.
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You can fly into Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa, Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.
Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.