How to get from Saranda to Berat? Bus, Taxi, Rental Car, Prices

If you are looking for a way to get from Saranda to Berat, this blog will give you some options. I will describe getting from Saranda to Berat by bus, by taxi or by car.

How to get from Saranda to Berat? You can get from Saranda to Berat by bus, by taxi or by car. The bus from Saranda to Berat departs at 8:00 and 14:30, a bus ticket costs 14 EUR per person. A taxi costs 160-200 EUR. A rental car in Saranda costs at least 20-25 EUR a day.

In this blog post, I will go over the best ways to get from Saranda to Berat. I will share bus agencies, bus timetables, bus station locations, bus ticket prices and how to book and pay for your bus ticket. I will also compare what taxi drivers charge for a taxi from Saranda to Berat. And what you can expect when renting a car and driving from Saranda to Berat.

How to get from Saranda to Berat by bus, by taxi, by car or by train?

You can get from Saranda to Berat by bus, by taxi or by car. No trains on this route. Let me give you a quick summary of the best ways to get from Saranda to Berat.

Saranda to Berat bus (summary)

• You can take a bus from Saranda to Berat twice a day at 8:00 AM or 14:30. 
• A bus ticket costs 1400 Leke (approximately 14 euros per person).
• Buses depart in front of Trans Dea in the centre of Saranda.
• The bus will drop you off at the Berat Bus Terminal, from there you will need to take a taxi or city bus to the historical centre of Berat.

Saranda to Berat taxi (summary)

• A taxi from Saranda to Berat costs 160-200 euros. 
• The easiest way to get taxi quotes is via WhatsApp. 
• There is no UBER taxi in Albania.

Saranda to Berat by car (summary)

• A rental car in Saranda will cost you at least 20-25 euros per day for a basic rental car.
• Petrol from Saranda to Berat may be around 50 euros. 
• Reach out to car rental companies before you travel and compare rates to get a good deal. Local rental companies can be reached via WhatsApp chat easily.
• In July and August, car rental rates tend to be higher, due to the high season.

Saranda to Berat by train (summary)

• It is not possible to travel from Saranda to Berat by train.
• Saranda does not have a train station and there are no rails in Saranda.
• Berat does not have a train station and there are no rails in Berat.

How to get from Saranda to Berat by bus?

You can get from Saranda to Berat by bus. The bus from Saranda to Berat departs at 8:00 AM and 14:30. A bus ticket costs 1400 Leke (approximately 14 euros) per person. The bus departs from Trans Dea in the city centre of Saranda. 

You won’t find an official bus terminal. What you will find instead is that buses departing from Saranda stop alongside the street in the city centre. So you must walk to the Trans Dea bus agency. At Trans Dea, you will find a cafe displaying bus timetables to other cities. The bus from Saranda to Berat will stop alongside the street in front of the cafe. 

You are expected to pay cash for your bus ticket with the bus driver. So bring some Albanian Leke cash or some Euros cash with you to pay the bus driver. You cannot book your bus ticket in advance online, as the bus drivers do not have a booking website or online booking system. The only way to buy a ticket is cash in hand, first come first serve with the bus driver.

Your bus journey from Saranda to Berat will last approximately 4 hours. If you depart Saranda with the 8 AM bus you will arrive at 12:00 PM noon in Berat. And if you depart Saranda at 14:30, you will arrive in Berat around 18:30.

The bus driver will drop you off at the Berat Bus Terminal, which is a 10-15 minute taxi ride or city bus journey from the historical city centre of Berat. So most likely you will end up taking a taxi to your hotel in Berat.

Saranda to Berat bus timetable

The bus from Saranda to Berat departs twice a day at 8:00 AM and 14:30. Buses depart from the Trans Dea Bus Agency in the city centre of Saranda. The location is near Friendship Park and the archaeological ruins of the Synagogue-Basilica in the city centre of Saranda. 

How much is the bus ticket from Saranda to Berat?

A bus ticket from Saranda to Berat costs 1400 Leke (approximately 14 euros) per person. You must pay for your bus ticket in cash with the bus driver. So I recommend you always carry some euros cash and some Albanian Leke cash with you whilst travelling through Albania.

How much is a taxi from Saranda to Berat?

A taxi from Saranda to Berat costs between 160-200 euros. To get these prices, I reached out to several taxi drivers in Saranda. As you can see there is a 40 euro variation in price between different taxi drivers in Saranda. 

The easiest way to get taxi prices in Albania is texting via WhatsApp. Although some of the taxi companies in Tirana have made their own App, these are mainly Tirana based taxi companies. UBER taxis do not exist in Albania. 

How to get from Saranda to Berat by car?

It costs at least 20-25 euros to rent a car in Saranda. Of course, that would be the most basic rental car and the cheapest one available. For petrol for your drive from Saranda to Berat, you may spend 50 euros. 

To give you a good insight into the prices of car rentals in Saranda, I have reached out to several car rental companies in Saranda and compared their rates. These are the most basic and cheapest rental cars available.

Saranda car rental prices:

• Leka Tours & Rent a Car Sarande charges 20 euros per day for a Citroen C1 or 25 euros per day for a Suzuki Swift.
• Saranda Holiday Rent a Car charges 200 euros per week, so approximately 28.50 euros per day, for a Fiat Panda or a Toyota Yaris.
• Moto Adventure Cars and Motorcycles Rental charges 140 euros per week, so 20 euros per day, for a Toyota Yaris.
• Centrum Rent a Car Saranda charges 25 euros per day for a Suzuki Swift, Chevrolet Spark or Volkswagen Polo. 
• Brilant Car Rental Sarande charges 20 euros per day for a Toyota Yaris.
• Saranda Center Scooter and Car Rental charges 200 euros per week, so approximately 28.50 euros per day, for a Toyota Yaris 1.4 Diesel.
• Iri’s Car Rental charges 20 euros per day for a Nissan Note.

Of course, if you are travelling to Albania in July or August, car rental rates may be higher, because that is in the middle of the high-season. You may find that in July and August, the cheapest rental cars are no longer available and therefore you may only be offered more expensive and luxurious models.

I highly recommend you reach out to some car rental companies before you travel. You may use WhatsApp for instance to get some price quotes. Although international branded car rentals like Hertz and Avis are present in some cities in Albania, the local rental car companies usually offer a more affordable deal.

How to get from Saranda to Berat by train?

You cannot get from Saranda to Berat by train. Saranda does not have a train station and there are no railways in Saranda. Berat does not have a train station and there are no railways in Berat.

In the past, there were trains in Albania connecting Shkoder, Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Vlore and Pogradec. Although most of the old railway tracks are visible in the landscape, a lot of old railways are currently not in use. 

As of 2024, there are 2-3 trains per week between Durres and Elbasan. And there is 1 x train per week between Shkoder and Lac. The other railways are not in use. Although there are plans to refurbish the railway between Durres, Tirana Airport and Tirana. There are currently no trains on this route and no trains to the capital city Tirana at all.

How long does it take to get from Saranda to Berat?

It takes approximately 4 hours to get from Saranda to Berat. If you are driving independently, it is best to drive from Saranda via Tepelene to Fier and then from Fier to Berat. Although Google Maps may show you that there is a route to get to Berat to the South. This road is old and in a bad condition. So the best route is Saranda -> Tepelene -> Fier -> Berat.

Is there a bus from Berat to Saranda?

There is a bus from Berat to Saranda. Buses from Berat to Saranda depart at 8:00 AM and 14:00. A bus ticket from Berat to Saranda costs 1400 Leke (14 euros) per person. You must pay cash at the Berat Bus Terminal. The bus will drop you off at the city centre of Saranda.

Related Questions

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How to get from Saranda to Gjirokaster by bus? You can get from Saranda to Gjirokaster by bus. Buses depart from Trans Butrinti in the centre of Saranda. Buses depart at 8:00, 9:00, 11:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:00 or 17:00. A bus ticket costs 400 Leke (approximately 4 euros per person).

How much is the bus ticket from Tirana to Berat? A bus ticket from Tirana to Berat costs 500 Leke (5 euros) per person. You must pay in cash to the bus driver. Buses from Tirana to Berat depart at 5:40, 6:30, 7:15, 7:45, 8:15, 8:50, 9:20, 9:50, 10:20, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00 and 17:30. 

How to get from Berat to Tirana by bus? You can get from Berat to Tirana by bus at 4:30, 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:30, 13:10, 13:50, 14:30, 15:10, 15:40 and 16:30. A bus ticket from Berat to Tirana costs 500 Leke (5 euros). Buses depart from the Berat Bus Terminal.

How do I go from Saranda to Montenegro? You can go from Saranda to Montenegro by bus or by taxi. By bus, take a bus from Saranda to Tirana costing 15 euros per person. The bus will drop you at the North and South Bus Terminal of Tirana. Take a taxi to the International Bus Terminal to get on a bus to Montenegro. Rental cars usually have to be dropped off at the same location, so that would only be an option for a round trip.

How to get from Saranda to Tirana by bus? You can get from Saranda to Tirana by bus. Buses depart at 5:00, 5:30, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:45, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 18:00, 21:00 and 22:00. A bus ticket from Saranda to Tirana costs 1500 Leke (15 euros) per person. Buses depart from Trans Dea and Trans Butrinti in the city centre of Saranda.

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