How to get from Saranda to Dhermi? Bus, Taxi, Rental, Prices

If you are looking for a way to get from Saranda to Dhermi, this blog is for you. I will describe how you can get from Saranda to Dhermi by bus, by taxi or by rental car.

How to get from Saranda to Dhermi? You can get from Saranda to Dhermi by bus, taxi or car. Buses from Saranda via the coastline to Vlore or Tirana pass by Dhermi and depart at 10:45, 13:00, 13:30 and 18:00. A ticket costs 10-16 EUR. A taxi from Saranda to Dhermi is between 70-90 EUR. A rental car is at least 20-25 EUR a day. 

In this blog post, I will explain how you get from Saranda to Dhermi by bus, including bus timetables, bus departure locations, where to buy a ticket and what it will cost. Furthermore, I will also compare taxi prices from Saranda to Dhermi. And give you an insight into what you can expect when it comes to renting a car in Saranda. Let’s get started!

How to get from Saranda to Dhermi by bus, by taxi or by rental car?

You can get from Saranda to Dhermi by bus, by taxi or by rental car. In this paragraph, I will give you a summary of your options. You can scroll further down to find more detailed information.

Saranda to Dhermi bus (summary)

• You can take a bus from Saranda via the coastline to Vlore/Tirana. Buses that drive via the coastline can drop you off in Dhermi en route.
• Buses depart at 10:45, 13:00, 13:30 and 18:00. 
• Buses depart from the centre of Saranda. Buses all stop on the Rruga Flamurit (Flamurit Street) and Rruga Onhezmi (Onhezmi Street) near Friendship Park.
• A bus ticket from Saranda via Dhermi to Vlore costs 1000 Leke (9.85 Euros) or a bus ticket from Saranda via Dhermi to Tirana costs 15.50 euros. 

Saranda to Dhermi taxi (summary)

• A taxi from Saranda to Dhermi costs between 70-90 euros. 
• Below I have a price comparison of different taxi drivers in Saranda. Prices vary only slightly.

Saranda to Dhermi rental car (summary)

• A rental car in Saranda costs at least 20-25 euros a day. 
• I recommend you reach out to car rental companies via WhatsApp before you travel so that you can compare rates and reserve a car. 
• In July and August, rental car prices will be very high due to the tourist high season.

How to get from Saranda to Dhermi by bus?

You can get from Saranda to Dhermi by bus. You must take a bus that drives from Saranda to Vlore via the coastline or from Saranda to Tirana via the coastline. 

• Option 1: Bus from Saranda via the coastline to Vlore. Ask the bus driver to drop you off along the road in Dhermi.
• Option 2: Bus from Saranda via the coastline to Tirana. Ask the bus driver to drop you off along the road in Dhermi.

Attention, most buses from Saranda to Vlore or from Saranda to Tirana drive via the shorter inland road. So please check before you board the bus that the bus in front of you drives via the coastline. Because only if the bus drives via the coastline, they can drop you off in Dhermi en route.

Saranda to Dhermi bus timetable

The bus from Saranda via Dhermi to Vlore departs at 10:45 and 13:00. The bus from Saranda via Dhermi to Tirana departs at 13:30 and 18:00. 

Saranda to Dhermi bus station

Buses depart from the centre of Saranda. Buses all stop on the Rruga Flamurit (Flamurit Street) and Rruga Onhezmi (Onhezmi Street). If you look at Google Maps, you will see that those streets cross each other near Friendship Park and the Archaeological Remains of the Synagogue – Basilica in the centre of Saranda.

You can see the location of the bus street in the centre of Saranda on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/fT1aS2icNQFaxb37A 

I recommend you go to Rruga Flamurit and Rruga Onhezmi early and talk to the bus drivers and bus agencies along the road. Bus travel in Albania can feel chaotic to a foreigner. So get there early and give yourself time to find the correct bus.

You can look for the Trans Dea bus agency or Olgeno Travel and Tours. Those bus operators offer buses that drive from Saranda along the coastline to Vlore/Tirana. 

Saranda to Dhermi bus ticket

Buses from Saranda via Dhermi to Vlore costs 1000 Leke (9.85 Euros). Buses from Saranda via Dhermi to Tirana costs 15.50 euros. In summary, you can expect to pay between 10-16 euros for a bus ticket to Dhermi.

You must pay for your bus ticket in cash. So I recommend you carry some euros cash and some Albanian Leke cash whilst travelling in Albania. You will always need some cash in Albania to buy bus tickets, bottled water, bread, pastries, coffee and other small expenses.

How much is a taxi from Saranda to Dhermi?

A taxi from Saranda to Dhermi costs between 70 and 90 euros depending on which taxi company you book. 

Below I have a price comparison of what taxi drivers in Saranda charge for a taxi from Saranda to Dhermi.

Saranda to Dhermi taxi

• Taxi Saranda 251 charges 75 euros for a taxi from Saranda to Dhermi.
• Taxi Saranda Blerim charges 90 euros for a taxi from Saranda to Dhermi.
• Taxi Enea Saranda charges 70 euros for a taxi from Saranda to Dhermi.
• Taxi Saranda Rruga Butrinti charges 70 euros for a taxi from Saranda to Dhermi.
• Gerti Taxi Saranda charges 8000 Leke or 80 euros for a taxi from Saranda to Dhermi.

How much does a rental car cost to drive from Saranda to Dhermi?

It costs at least 20-25 euros per day to rent a car in Saranda and drive from Saranda to Dhermi with your rental car. You also need to consider that you would spend maybe 50 euros on petrol. 

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.

• 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 Motercycles 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 Yarris 1.4 Diesel.
• Iri’s Car Rental charges 20 euros per day for a Nisan Note.

Of course, if you are going to Albania in July or August, car rental rates may be higher, because that is in the middle of the high season. 

Is there a train from Saranda to Dhermi?

There is no train from Saranda to Dhermi. Saranda and Dhermi do not have a railway station. And there are no railways further south than Vlore. 

Train travel in Albania is very limited. There are only 2 x operational trains per week between Elbasan and Durres. And 1 x operational train per week between Shkoder and Lac.

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

It may take you between 2 and 2.5 hours to drive from Saranda to Dhermi. The road alongside the coastline is a very hilly road that turns and twists along the coastline. Therefore, it is not possible or safe to drive quickly. 

If you are making a road trip by rental car or hiring a taxi. I recommend you make stops along the coastline for sightseeing, swimming and pictures. Some beautiful spots where you could stop along the journey are the Castle of Ali Pasha in the Bay of Porto Palermo, Borsh Beach, Jale Beach and Himare Beach.

If you are travelling by bus, you could take a bus from Saranda to Himare and then another bus/taxi from Himare to Dhermi. That would allow you to see Himare during your journey.

Is it worth visiting Dhermi?

Dhermi is a beach that usually attracts a young crowd. There is usually music played alongside the beach. There are restaurants and bars. It is a cool place. But it is not a quiet and remote place. 

If you are looking for a quieter and remote place, you may walk further along the beach to Drymades Beach. You can discover more remote and hidden beaches, by walking along the coastline or taking a little boat trip to a place like Gjipe Beach.

Related Questions

Are there buses from Saranda to Ksamil? There are buses from Saranda to Ksamil. The bus from Saranda to Ksamil departs at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30, 18:00, 18:30, 19:00 and 21:30. A bus ticket from Saranda to Ksamil costs 150 Leke (1.50 Euros). Buses depart from the Port of Saranda and SOS bar near Friendship Park.

Bus from Saranda to Vlore – Buses from Saranda to Vlore depart at 7:00, 9:00, 10:45 (coastal road) and 13:00 (coastal road). A bus ticket from Saranda to Vlore costs 1000 Leke (9.85 Euros), you must pay in cash with the driver of the bus. Buses depart from the centre of Saranda. Buses all stop on the Rruga Flamurit (Flamurit Street) and Rruga Onhezmi (Onhezmi Street) near Friendship Park.

Dhermi to Tirana bus – In theory, some buses drive from Saranda/Himare via Dhermi to Vlore/Tirana. Some travellers wait along the main road and they hope to stop a bus along the road in Dhermi. However, you could be waiting a long time in the hot sun and you have no guarantee that a bus will pass and stop to pick you up. Therefore, I recommend you take a taxi to the Vlore bus terminal and travel onwards by bus from Vlore to Tirana. 

Saranda to Tirana bus – Buses from Saranda to Tirana depart at 5:00, 6:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:45, 13:30 (via the coastline), 14:00, 18:00 (via the coastline) and 22:00. A bus ticket from Saranda to Tirana costs 15.50 euros. Buses depart from the centre of Saranda. Buses all stop on the Rruga Flamurit (Flamurit Street) and Rruga Onhezmi (Onhezmi Street) near Friendship Park.

Saranda to Gjirokaster bus – Buses from Saranda to Gjirokaster depart at 7:15, 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 14:15 and 17:00. A bus ticket from Saranda to Gjirokaster costs 400 Leke (3.95 EUR). The buses from Saranda to Gjirokaster are operated by Argjiro Shpk and Trans Butrinti. Buses depart from the centre of Saranda. Buses all stop on the Rruga Flamurit (Flamurit Street) and Rruga Onhezmi (Onhezmi Street) near Friendship Park.

Dhermi to Vlore – To get from Dhermi to Vlore, I recommend you take a taxi. Even though, there are some buses from Saranda/Himare that drive via Dhermi to Vlore. There is no guarantee that these buses will stop along the road in Dhermi to pick you up, so you may wait a long time along the road without any luck. 

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