How to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport? UPDATE 2024, Bus, Taxi, Rental, Prices

If you are looking for the best way to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport, this blog is perfect for you. I will describe how you can get from Shkoder to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by rental car.

How to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport? You can get from Shkoder to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by rental car. No trains are available. The bus from Shkoder to Tirana airport departs at 07:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00. A bus ticket costs 1000 LEK (9.75 EUR). A taxi costs 50-60 EUR. A rental car at Tirana airport starts from 15-20 EUR. 

In this blog post, I will outline the best ways to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport. I will give you bus timetables, bus ticket prices, bus operator information, bus stations and how to book and pay for your ticket. I will also compare taxi prices from Shkoder to Tirana airport. And I will give you a price comparison of car rentals at Tirana airport. 

How to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport?

You can get from Shkoder to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by rental car. There is no train connection. In this first, I will give you a summary of the best ways to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport. You will find more detailed information down below. 

Shkoder to Tirana airport bus (summary)

  • Direct buses from Shkoder to Tirana airport depart at 07:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00.
  • A bus ticket from Shkoder to Tirana airport costs 1000 Leke (9.75 euros) per person. 
  • You can buy a bus ticket in person in cash only at the Hermes Airport Shkoder bus agency.

Shkoder to Tirana airport taxi (summary)

  • A taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport costs 50-60 euros. 
  • Below I have a price comparison of what different taxi companies in Shkoder charge for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.

Shkoder to Tirana airport train (summary)

  • There is no train from Shkoder to Tirana airport. 
  • There is no train station at Tirana airport and there is no railway to Tirana airport. 
  • It is also not possible to take a train from Shkoder to Tirana because the old railway connecting the two cities is no longer in use. 
  • If you want to travel by public transport, taking a bus from Shkoder to Tirana airport or a bus from Shkoder to Tirana are your only options.

Shkoder to Tirana airport rental car (summary)

  • A rental car at Tirana airport will cost you at least 15-20 euros per day. Of course, larger or more luxurious cars will be much more expensive.
  • I recommend you reach out to rental car companies via WhatsApp or Email. There is a helpful list of car rental agencies with their contact information on the website of Tirana International Airport. 
  • Request car rental prices and reserve a car before arrival. Especially in July and August, when car rental rates are high due to the tourist high season.
  • Below I have a price comparison of basic rental cars. 

How to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport by bus?

You can take a direct bus from Shkoder to Tirana airport. The bus from Shkoder to Tirana Airport departs at 07:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00. You can buy a ticket at the Hermes Airport Shkoder bus agency. A bus ticket from Shkoder to Tirana airport costs 1000 Leke (9.75 euros) per person. 

Shkoder to Tirana airport bus ticket price

The direct bus from Shkoder to Tirana airport costs 1000 Leke (9.75 euros) per person. You can buy a bus ticket in person from the Hermes Airport Shkoder bus agency. You are expected to pay in cash in person on the day of your departure. You cannot book your bus ticket from Shkoder to Tirana airport online. 

The address of Hermes Airport Shkoder is Rruga Marin Bicikemi, Shkodër, Albania. You can find the location of Hermes Airport Shkoder on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9XpnKYwX99UTJZmi9  

Shkoder to Tirana airport bus timetable

This is the Shkoder to Tirana airport bus timetable. The buses from Shkoder to Tirana Airport depart at 07:30, 11:00, 14:00 and 16:00. 

Of course, you can also take a bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder. The bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder departs at 11:15, 12:45, 17:30 and 20:10. 

Shkoder to Tirana airport bus station

The bus from Shkoder to Tirana Airport departs from the Hermes Airport Shkoder bus agency. The agency is located in Rruga Marin Bicikemi, Shkodër, Albania. You can find the location of Hermes Airport Shkoder on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9XpnKYwX99UTJZmi9  

Is there a bus from Shkoder to Tirana?

There is a bus from Shkoder to Tirana city. The bus from Shkoder to Tirana city departs at 6:00, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00. A bus ticket from Shkoder to Tirana city costs 400 Leke (3.90 euros) per person. 

There are only 4 x buses per day between Shkoder and Tirana airport. So the alternative is taking a bus from Shkoder to Tirana city.

The bus from Shkoder to Tirana city departs from the Shkoder Bus Station. You can see the location of the Shkoder bus station on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/RrTpvfxrGv6Ucvno8 

The bus from Shkoder to Tirana city will drop you off at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. This bus terminal is located outside the city centre of Tirana. So from the bus terminal, you can take a bus to Tirana’s city centre, a taxi to Tirana’s city centre or a taxi to Tirana airport. 

Shkoder to Tirana bus timetable

The bus from Shkoder to Tirana city departs at 6:00, 7:00, 7:45, 8:30, 9:15, 10:00, 10:45, 11:30, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00. A bus ticket from Shkoder to Tirana city costs 400 Leke (3.90 euros) per person. Buses from Shkoder to Tirana airport depart from the Shkoder Bus Station. 

How much is a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport?

A taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport costs between 50-80 euros. Below I have a price comparison of what taxi drivers in Shkoder charge for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.

Taxi Shkoder to Tirana airport

  • Premium Taxi Shkoder charges 50 euros for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.
  • Speed Taxi Shkoder charges 6000 Leke (59 euros) for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.
  • Taxi Shkoder Luli charges 60 euros for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.
  • Class Taxi Shkoder charges 80 euros or 8000 Leke for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.
  • Taxi Internacionale Shkoder charges 50 euros for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.
  • Lux Taxi Shkoder charges 6000 Leke or 60 euros for a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana airport.

How to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport by train?

You cannot get from Shkoder to Tirana airport by train. Because Tirana airport does not have a railway station. And there are no railways that lead to Tirana airport at all, so train travel to Tirana airport is impossible. 

Furthermore, it is also NOT possible to take a train from Shkoder to Tirana airport. In the past, there was a railway connection and train between Shkoder and Tirana. However, the old railway connection Shkoder and Tirana in not in use and in need of refurbishment. Moreover, Tirana city used to have a train station, but this station was demolished in 2013. Right now, it is 2024, and no new train station has been opened in Tirana city. 

In essence, there are only 2-3 operational trains within Albania’s borders per week. In the communist period, there were trains between Shkoder, Tirana, Durres, Vlore, Elbasan and Pogradec. Although many old railways are visible in the landscape, most old railways are currently not in use. 

There are 2 x trains per week between Durres and Elbasan. And there is 1 x train per week between Shkoder and Lac. The remaining routes are not in operation.

How much is a rental car to drive from Shkoder to Tirana airport?

Renting a car at Tirana Airport costs at least 15-20 euros a day for the cheapest rental car available. 

There is a helpful list of car rental companies on the website of Tirana Airport. You can find mobile numbers and email addresses for all the car rental companies at Tirana Airport.

To give you an insight into what it would cost to rent a basic rental car, I reached out to several car rental companies at Tirana Airport.

Tirana Airport car rental prices (starting from):

  • Albania Airport Rent a Car charges 20 euros per day for a manual Skoda Fabia from 2018.
  • Avis Rent a Car Tirana Airport charges 20 euros per day for a manual Opel Corsa or 25 euros per day for an automatic Opel Corsa. 
  • Pepa Rent a Car Tirana Airport charges 20 euros per day for an economy car, like a Skoda.
  • RCA Rent a Car in Albania Tirana Airport charges 15 euros per day for a small manual car, like a Mitsubishi Spacestar or Citroen C1 or Peugeot 108.
  • Green Motion Rent Car Tirana Airport charges 15 euros per day for the economy category. It can be an Opel Corsa or Dacia Sandero or Skoda Fabia.
  • Viaggia Rent Tirana Airport charges 18 euros per day for a manual Fiat Panda from 2023.
  • ARA Auto Rental Tirana Airport charges 17 euros per day for a small manual car or 20 euros per day for an automatic car. Brands like Citroen or Peugeot are available.
  • G Rentals Tirana Airport charges 20 euros per day for a Dacia Stepway.
  • Sixt Car Rental Tirana Airport charges 15 euros per day for a Mitsubishi Space Star. 

Bear in mind that car rental rates can be higher in the tourist high season. The summer months like July and August are the top of the high season, so car rental can be pricy. Especially, since the basic or cheap rental car may not be available anymore and only a more luxurious and expensive car is available. 

Do reach out to several car rental companies before you travel. I have spoken to tourists who paid 50-70 euros a day for a rental car. So it is best to do your research before you travel.

IMPORTANT! Driving in Albania can be challenging for a foreigner. The Albanian drivers do have a chaotic and sometimes aggressive style of driving. So if you have any doubts about driving, do not do it! Hire a taxi, book a tour or travel by bus instead. Safety comes first.

How long does it take to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport?

It will take you approximately 2 hours to get from Shkoder to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by car. Of course, the length of your journey depends on traffic. Some sections of the road between Shkoder and Tirana airport are single-lane national roads, which means that overtaking can be hard and trucks in front of you may slow your journey down. 

How to get to Shkoder from Tirana airport?

You can get from Tirana airport to Shkoder by bus, by taxi or by rental car. You can take a direct bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder at 11:15, 12:45, 17:30 and 20:10. A bus ticket costs 1000 Leke (9.75 euros) per person. The Tirana airport taxi service charges 65-74 euros for a taxi from Tirana airport to Shkoder. 

Tirana airport to Shkoder bus

There is a direct bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder at 11:15, 12:45, 17:30 and 20:10. A bus ticket costs 1000 Leke (9.75 euros) per person. You are expected to pay cash for your bus ticket to the bus driver. Hermes Airport is the bus operator. It takes approximately 2 hours to get from Tirana airport to Shkoder. 

Tirana airport to Shkoder taxi

The official Tirana airport taxi service charges 65-74 euros for a taxi from Tirana airport to Shkoder. The Tirana airport taxi service has yellow taxis with the airport logo displayed on both sides parked in front of the Airport Terminal Building. Of course, you could also request a taxi via WhatsApp from taxi companies like Green Taxi Tirana, City Taxi Tirana, Speed Taxi Tirana and Merr Taxi Tirana. 

Related Questions

How much is a taxi from Tirana to the airport? A taxi from Tirana to Tirana airport costs between 12-20 euros. Below is a price comparison of what taxi drivers in Tirana charge. 

  • City Taxi Tirana charges 1200 Leke (11.50 Euros) for a taxi from Tirana to Tirana Airport. 
  • Green Taxi Tirana charges 1200 Leke (11.50 Euros) for a taxi from Tirana to Tirana Airport. 
  • Speed Taxi Tirana charges 15 euros or 1500 Leke for a taxi from Tirana to Tirana Airport. 
  • Smart Taxi Tirana charges 1200 Leke (11.50 Euros) for a taxi from Tirana to Tirana Airport. 
  • Ciao Taxi Tirana charges 1500 Leke (14.50 Euros) for a taxi from Tirana to Tirana Airport. 
  • Tirana Taxi Company charges 20 euros for a taxi from Tirana to Tirana Airport. 
  • Tirana Airport Taxi Service charges 23-28 euros for a taxi from Tirana to Tirana Airport. 

How long is the bus from Tirana to Shkoder? It takes approximately 2 hours to get from Tirana to Shkoder by bus, depending on traffic.

Tirana airport to Tirana shuttle bus – Departs at 1:00 AM, 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM, 5:00 AM, 6:00 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00, 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 and 24:00. Price: 400 Leke (3.85 euros) per person.

Tirana airport to Durres shuttle bus – Departs at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00. Price: 600 Leke (5.80 euros) per person.

Tirana airport to Fier shuttle bus – Departs at 09:00, 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:30, 19:00, 21:00 and 23:00. Price: 1000 Leke (9.65 euros) per person. 

Tirana airport to Vlore shuttle bus – Departs at 00:45, 03:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 22:15. Price: 1200 Leke (11.60 euros) per person.

Tirana airport to Shkoder shuttle bus – Departs at 11:15, 12:45, 17:30 and 20:10. Price: 1000 Leke (9.65 euros) per person. 

Tirana airport map – You can see the location of Tirana airport on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DUcLzYDJjSicUqxi7 And you can see a map of Tirana airport terminal online here: https://www.tirana-airport.com/en/transport-and-directions/12/Airport-map 

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