| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 100550 - Disclosure - Income Taxes - Schedule of Components of Loss Before Income Taxes (Details) (http://www.albireopharma.com/20161231/taxonomy/role/DisclosureIncomeTaxesScheduleOfComponentsOfLossBeforeIncomeTaxesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001322505 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-01-01 - 2016-12-31 | 2015-01-01 - 2015-12-31 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
U.S. | ( | ( |
Foreign | ( | ( |
Net loss before income taxes | (16,288,000) | (6,768,000) |