How to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda? Bus, Taxi, Car, Prices, Bus Timetable

If you are looking for the best way to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda, this blog is for you. I will detail how you can get from Tirana Airport to Saranda by taxi, by bus or by car.

How to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda? A taxi costs 200 EUR, approx. 5 hours. No direct bus. Step 1: Tirana Airport to Bus Terminal by bus (20 min, 3 EUR). Step 2: Tirana Bus Terminal to Saranda (5 hours, 15 EUR). A rental car costs at least 20-25 EUR a day, more in high season. No ferry, no train, no flights.

In this blog post, I will give you all the information you need to travel from Tirana Airport to Saranda. I will detail taxi prices and booking a taxi. I will also discuss the bus journey, bus transfers, the bus terminal, bus ticket prices, bus timetables, paying for your bus ticket and more. Moreover, I will also discuss renting a car at Tirana Airport, ferries and trains. And discuss the new airport in Saranda (under construction) and flying to Corfu island as an alternative route. So let’s dive in.

How do I get from Tirana Airport to Sarande?

You can get from Tirana Airport to Saranda by taxi, by bus or by car. Let me give you a quick overview of the best ways to get from TIA to Saranda. 

Tirana Airport to Saranda taxi

• A taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda costs 200 euros.
• That is the price of the official Tirana Airport Taxi Service. They have a price list on their website for transparency.
• The taxi journey from Tirana Airport to Saranda takes around 5 hours via the inland highway.
• UBER Taxi does not exist in Albania. 
• If you want to compare rates you can send a message via WhatsApp/Messenger to taxi companies like Speed Taxi, Merr Taxi, City Taxi, Green Taxi and Lux Taxi.

Tirana Airport to Saranda bus

• There is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda. 
• To get from Tirana Airport to Saranda by bus, you need to transfer buses at the Tirana Bus Terminal. 
• Step 1: Tirana Airport to Tirana Bus Terminal. Shuttle buses to the bus terminal depart every hour between 6:30 AM and 22:30 PM. Duration: 20 min. Ticket price: 3 EUR.
• Step 2: Tirana Bus Terminal to Saranda by bus. Buses depart between 5:30 AM and 22:00 PM. Duration: 5 hours. Ticket price: 15 EUR. 

Tirana Airport to Saranda distance

• The distance from Tirana Airport to Saranda is 259 kilometers.
• The journey takes around 5 hours by car, by bus (from the bus terminal) or by taxi.
• Google Maps underestimates the time it takes to drive in Albania. Its estimated driving time of 3.5 hours is not realistic. 

Tirana Airport to Saranda car rental

• A rental car at Tirana Airport costs at least 20-25 EUR a day. 
• However, rental car prices tend to be much higher in the Summer holidays or Christmas holidays as these are the peak seasons.
• There is a helpful list of car rental companies on the website of Tirana Airport. You can message the companies via WhatsApp to get quotes quickly.
• Inland route: The quickest way to drive to Saranda is from Tirana Airport via Durres, Kavaje, Rrogozhine, Lushnje, Fier, Tepelene and Kardhiq Castle to Saranda. Time required: approximately 5 hours.
• Coastline route: The most beautiful and scenic route leads along the Albanian Riviera coastline road. Drive from Tirana Airport via Durres, Fier, Vlore, Himare to Saranda. Time required: A full day from 8:30 AM until 19:00 PM with stops en route for pictures, foods, drinks and sightseeing.

Tirana Airport to Saranda ferry

• There is no ferry from Tirana Airport to Saranda. 
• Even though Tirana Airport is only a 45 minute drive from the Port of Durres at the coastline, it is not possible to take a ferry to Saranda.
• There are no national ferries along the Albanian coastline. 
• The Port of Durres offers international ferries to destinations like Bari in Italy or Ancona in Italy.
• The Port of Saranda offers international ferries to the Greek Corfu island or mainland Greece.

Tirana Airport to Saranda train

• There is no train from Tirana Airport to Saranda.
• It is not possible at all to take a train to Saranda, since there are no railways leading to Saranda and Saranda does not have a train station.
• In the communist time in Albania, there was a railway network connecting Shkoder, Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Pogradec and Vlore. But many of these old railways are not currently operational as they need refurbishment. 
• A new railway is under construction between Tirana, Tirana Airport and Durres, which might open in 2026.

Tirana Airport to Saranda flight

• You cannot book a flight from Tirana Airport to Saranda, as the new airport in Saranda is still under construction. 
• Albania’s prime minister Edi Rama has announced a new airport will be built in Saranda. However, construction is still ongoing. 

How much is a taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

A taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda costs 200 euros. That is the price that the official Tirana Airport Taxi Service charges. The Tirana Airport taxi service has a price list published on their website, so you can be certain that you will be charged 200 euros. 

• Tirana Airport to Saranda taxi cost – 200 euros 

200 euros might seem like a lot but bear in mind that the taxi journey from Tirana Airport to Saranda may take around 5 hours via the inland highway. Due to the long driving journey it will take the taxi driver a full day to drive to Saranda and back. So a taxi price of 200 euros is reasonable.

If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, there is no UBER Taxi in Albania. What you could do is send a message via WhatsApp or Messenger to several taxi companies based in Tirana. You could try Merr Taxi, Speed Taxi, Lux Taxi, Green Taxi or City Taxi. Then you could book a taxi via WhatsApp or Messenger and ask the driver to wait for you in the airport arrivals hall.

Tirana Airport to Saranda book a taxi

You can book a taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda via the website of the Tirana Airport Taxi Service. Or you can simply walk to the taxi bay in front of the Airport Arrivals Hall, because there are always taxis waiting in the taxi bay at the airport. 

Transfer from Tirana Airport to Saranda

Some international taxi websites advertise transfer services from Tirana Airport to Saranda online. If you do end up booking one of those, bear in mind that local taxi companies charge around 200 Euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Saranda. So if the quote ends up being much more, you might be paying for a commission. 

How to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda by bus?

There is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda, so you will need to go to the Tirana Bus Terminal where the bus to Saranda departs.

To get from Tirana Airport to Saranda, you must first go to the Tirana Bus Terminal, where you can transfer onto a bus to Saranda.

• Step 1: Bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal
• Step 2: Bus from Tirana Bus Terminal to Saranda 

Step 1: Bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal

If you are planning to travel from Tirana Airport to Saranda, you must first take a bus to the Tirana Bus Terminal. 

When your airplane lands you will take a bus to the Airport Terminal Building, then pass through passport control and luggage collection and walk into the Arrivals Hall. Take the exit to your left to the Parking Area and Bus Station. 

From the Airport Bus Station, there is a bus that drives to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. The bus journey takes only 20 minutes (depending on traffic). A bus ticket costs 300 LEK (3 EUR). The bus driver will expect you to pay cash either euros or Albanian Leke upon boarding the bus. You cannot book your bus ticket online. 

Buses from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania depart between 6:30 AM and 22:30 PM. 

• Bus timetable from Tirana Airport to Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. 
• Buses depart at 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM, 14:30 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:30 PM, 17:30 PM, 18:30 PM, 19:30 PM, 20:30 PM, 21:30 PM and 22:30 PM. 
• Bus ticket: 300 LEK / 3 EUR per person

The bus from Tirana Airport to Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania is operated by Luna Travel.

Step 2: Bus from Tirana Bus Terminal to Saranda

Since there is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda, you must get to the Tirana Bus Terminal first with the airport shuttle bus. Once you are at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania, you can get on a bus from Tirana to Saranda.

From the Tirana Bus Terminal, you can get on a bus from Tirana to Saranda. Buses from Tirana to Saranda depart at 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 

Buses from Tirana to Saranda are operated by Tisa Travel and Olgeno.

Tisa Travel bus from Tirana to Saranda

•  Tisa Travel offers a quicker bus that drives from Tirana to Saranda via the inland route. This route is from Tirana via Durres, Fier, Tepelene and Kardhiq Castle to Saranda. This inland route takes between 4 hours and 20 min and 5 hours. 
• The buses from Tirana to Saranda via the inland route operated by Tisa Travel depart at  5:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 
• A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR).
• The bus driver will expect you to pay in cash in person at the ticket office or with the bus driver upon boarding the bus at the Tirana Bus Terminal.

Olgeno Travel & Tours bus from Tirana to Saranda

• Olgeno operates a bus that drives from Tirana via the Albanian Riviera coastline to Saranda. This route is from Tirana via Durres, Fier, Vlore and Himare to Saranda. This route is longer and may take 6 hours or more. But it is worth taking this bus for the beautiful views of the coastline!
• The bus from Tirana to Saranda via the Albanian Riviera coastline operated by Olgeno departs at 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 15:30 PM. 
• A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR).
• The bus driver will expect you to pay in cash in person at the ticket office or with the bus driver upon boarding the bus at the Tirana Bus Terminal.

Upon arrival in Saranda, the bus driver will drop you off in the city center near Friendship Park and the archaeological ruins of the Synagogue-Basilica. And from there you can walk or take a taxi to your hotel in Saranda.

Tirana Airport to Saranda bus timetable

There is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda. There are buses from Tirana Airport to Tirana, Durres, Fier, Vlore and Shkoder, but there is no direct connection from Tirana Airport to Saranda. Therefore, you must first take a bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal.

Tirana Airport to Saranda bus timetable:

• Step 1: Bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania.
  Buses depart at 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM, 14:30 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:30 PM, 17:30 PM, 18:30 PM, 19:30 PM, 20:30 PM, 21:30 PM and 22:30 PM. Bus ticket: 300 LEK / 3 EUR per person
  
• Step 2: Bus from Tirana Bus Terminal to Saranda
  Buses depart at 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR).

Tirana Airport to Saranda bus ticket price

Travelling by bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda costs 300 LEK + 1500 LEK (3 + 15 EUR), because you will be taking two buses, as there is no direct bus connection. 

First, you must take a bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal, this bus ticket costs 300 LEK (3 EUR) per person. Buses depart at 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM, 14:30 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:30 PM, 17:30 PM, 18:30 PM, 19:30 PM, 20:30 PM, 21:30 PM and 22:30 PM.

Upon arrival at the Tirana Bus Terminal, you can transfer onto a bus from Tirana to Saranda. The bus ticket costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR) per person. Buses depart at 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 

Tirana Airport to Saranda booking a bus ticket

There is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda. If you want to travel from Tirana Airport to Saranda, you must first take a bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal and then transfer onto a bus from Tirana to Saranda at the bus terminal.

We live in Albania and our recommendation is that you pay cash for your bus tickets in Albania. Because that is what the locals in Albania do. Local people in Albania pay 99% of their transactions in cash. So the bus driver will expect you to pay cash upon boarding the bus, just like every other passenger is as well. 

Many national buses within Albania cannot be booked online. The vast majority of national buses are operated by independent bus drivers, who do not have a website or online reservation system. So the norm is to simply go to the bus terminal in person and pay cash on the spot. Online payment and reservation are not what the locals do or expect.

How far is it from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

The distance from Tirana Airport to Saranda is around 259 kilometers via the quicker inland highway. The quickest route from Tirana Airport to Saranda is driving from Tirana Airport to the main Tirana-Durres highway. Then taking the highway in the direction of Durres. Then drive via Durres, Kavaje, Rrogozhine, Lushnje, Fier, Tepelene and Kardhiq Castle to Saranda. #

• Tirana Airport to Saranda distance = 259 kilometers
• Duration: 5 hours approximately

Google Maps shows the route correctly. However, it underestimates the journey time at only 3 hours and 30 minutes. This journey will take you at least 4.5 – 5 hours. 

Is there a ferry from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

There is no ferry from Tirana Airport to Saranda. Although Tirana Airport is about a 45 minute drive from the Port of Durres at the seaside, you cannot take a ferry to Saranda. From Durres, there are international ferries to for instance Bari in Italy or Ancona in Italy. But there are no ferries that go along the Albanian coastline to Saranda. 

Is there a train from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

There is no train from Tirana Airport to Saranda. There are no railway tracks leading to Saranda at all, so going to Saranda by train is not possible. Saranda does not have a train station as there are no train tracks leading to Saranda.

A new railway is under construction between Tirana city, Tirana Airport and Durres. This new railway may open in 2026. Apart from this new railway, train travel within Albania’s borders is very limited with as little as 2-3 operational trains in the entire country. These few remaining trains date back to the communist period and are slow and old-fashioned. Therefore, Albanian people travel from city to city by minibus or by car, not by train.

Can I book a flight from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

You cannot book a flight from Tirana Airport to Saranda, because Saranda does not have an airport. Although a new airport is under construction in Saranda, this airport is not operational and it has not opened yet. 

At the moment of writing this blog post, the only operational airport in Albania is Tirana Airport. Two new airports are under construction in Vlore and in Saranda, but it is unclear when these airports will start operating flights.

That being said, you can look into flying to Corfu island. Corfu is a Greek island located in front of the Albanian coastline. When you fly to Corfu island, you could take a ferry boat from Corfu to Saranda. The quick hydrofoil ferries only take 35 minutes from Corfu to Saranda. And sometimes flights to Corfu Airport can be cheaper than flights to Tirana Airport.

How long does it take to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda?

It takes approximately 5 hours to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda. The quickest way to get from Tirana Airport to Saranda would be taking a taxi. A taxi driver would drive via the quicker inland route passing by Tepelene and Kardhiq Castle and that takes around 5 hours. 

If you are travelling by bus, it will most likely take you 6 hours or more. Because there is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Saranda. So you would need to take the bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal first, which takes 20 minutes. And then another bus from the Tirana Bus Terminal to Saranda (4H20min – 5 hours). Considering there will be waiting time at the bus terminal, it will take you 6 hours or more. 

How to get from Tirana Airport to Ksamil?

You can travel from Tirana Airport to Ksamil by taxi, by car or by bus (2 x bus transfers). A taxi from Tirana Airport to Ksamil costs 210 euros.

There is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Ksamil, so you would need to transfer buses twice. First, you would need to take a bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. Then from the bus terminal, you can get on a bus from Tirana to Saranda. And finally, you can take a bus from Saranda to Ksamil. 

• Step 1: Bus from Tirana Airport to Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania (20 min)
• Step 2: Bus from Tirana to Saranda (4H 20 min – 5 hours)
• Step 3: Bus from Saranda to Ksamil (15 min or more depending on traffic)

Step 1: Bus from Tirana Airport to Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania

There are no direct buses from Tirana airport to Ksamil or nearby Saranda, therefore you would need to take a bus to the Tirana Bus Terminal first. And then once you are at the Tirana Bus Terminal, you can get on a bus to Saranda, which is very close to Ksamil.

From Tirana Airport, there is a bus that drives to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. The bus journey from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal only takes 20 minutes. 

Buses from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania depart at 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM, 14:30 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:30 PM, 17:30 PM, 18:30 PM, 19:30 PM, 20:30 PM, 21:30 PM and 22:30 PM. 

A bus ticket from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal costs 300 LEK (3 EUR) per person. You are expected to pay cash money to the bus driver upon boarding the bus. You can pay cash euros or Albanian Leke, euros are widely accepted in Albania. The bus from Tirana Airport to the Tirana Bus Terminal is operated by Luna Travel. 

The bus will drop you off at the Tirana Bus Terminal and then you can transfer onto a bus to Saranda.

Step 2: Bus from Tirana to Saranda

Since there is no direct bus from Tirana Airport to Ksamil (or nearby Saranda), you must get to the Tirana Bus Terminal first with the airport shuttle bus. Once you are at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania, you can get on a bus from Tirana to Saranda.

From the Tirana Bus Terminal, you can get on a bus from Tirana to Saranda. Buses from Tirana to Saranda depart at 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 

Buses from Tirana to Saranda are operated by Tisa Travel and Olgeno.

Tisa Travel bus from Tirana to Saranda

•  Tisa Travel offers a quicker bus that drives from Tirana to Saranda via the inland route. This route is from Tirana via Durres, Fier, Tepelene and Kardhiq Castle to Saranda. This inland route takes between 4 hours and 20 min and 5 hours. 
• The buses from Tirana to Saranda via the inland route operated by Tisa Travel depart at  5:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 
• A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR).
• The bus driver will expect you to pay in cash in person at the ticket office or with the bus driver upon boarding the bus at the Tirana Bus Terminal.

Olgeno Travel & Tours bus from Tirana to Saranda

• Olgeno operates a bus that drives from Tirana via the Albanian Riviera coastline to Saranda. This route is from Tirana via Durres, Fier, Vlore and Himare to Saranda. This route is longer and may take 6 hours or more. But it is worth taking this bus for the beautiful views of the coastline!
• The bus from Tirana to Saranda via the Albanian Riviera coastline operated by Olgeno departs at 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 15:30 PM. 
• A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR).
• The bus driver will expect you to pay in cash in person at the ticket office or with the bus driver upon boarding the bus at the Tirana Bus Terminal.

Upon arrival in Saranda, the bus driver will drop you off in the city center near Friendship Park and the archaeological ruins of the Synagogue-Basilica. And you can transfer onto a bus or taxi from Saranda to Ksamil, to get to your final destination.

Step 3: Bus from Saranda to Ksamil

Once you are in Saranda, you can take a bus from Saranda to Ksamil. The bus driver from Tirana to Saranda will have dropped you off near Friendship Park in the city center of Saranda. From Friendship Park, you must walk to SOS Bar where you can get on a bus to Ksamil.

You can see the location of the bus stop from Saranda to Ksamil on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/o6TpsqGec5Xz6gTR6 

Buses from Saranda to Ksamil depart 6:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 10:30 AM, 11:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 13:30 PM, 14:30 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:30 PM, 17:30 PM and 18:30 PM. 

A bus ticket from Saranda to Ksamil costs 150 LEK (1.50 EUR) per person. It is best to have exactly 150 LEK or 200 LEK per person in cash with you. Because an employee will pass through the bus during the bus journey collecting cash from each passenger. 

ATTENTION: In the summer months, the bus from Saranda to Ksamil can be extremely crowded. Of course, Ksamil is a very popular beach destination, which means the bus to Ksamil is often packed with passengers. And the road from Saranda to Ksamil is heavy on traffic, so that slows the bus down. 

Normally, the bus journey from Saranda to Ksamil might take 15-20 minutes, but heavy traffic on the road may make the bus take so much longer. 

The bus from Saranda to Ksamil, makes 4 stops in Ksamil village along the SH81 road before driving onwards to Butrint UNESCO park.

How do you get from Tirana to Saranda?

You can take a taxi, a rental car or a bus from Tirana to Saranda. A taxi will cost you around 200 euros. 

If you are considering a taxi from Tirana to Saranda, I recommend you reach out to several taxi drivers via WhatsApp / Messenger. So that you can compare their rates. You can try taxi companies like Speed Taxi, Merr Taxi, Green Taxi, City Taxi and Lux Taxi. 

Buses from Tirana to Saranda depart from the Tirana Bus Terminal, which is located outside the city center. Let me explain how to get there below. 

How to get from Tirana to Saranda by bus?

You can take a bus from Tirana to Saranda, however, the bus departs from the Tirana Bus Terminal that is located outside the city center of Tirana. The Tirana Bus Terminal is not within a walking distance of the city center, so you would need to either take a taxi or a city bus to get to the bus terminal. 

The Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania is usually a 15-20 minute drive by taxi from the city center of Tirana, depending on traffic of course. Taxi drivers do not offer set rates, because destinations within Tirana city are charged with the taxi meter only. 

If you want to take the city bus, you must go to the central Skanderbeg Square. From Skanderbeg Square, walk to the back of the National History Museum to Rruga Ded Gjo Luli (Deg Gjo Luli Street) and find the bus stop. You must get on a bus to “Instituti”, which stops at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. 

You can see the location of the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LrtgmS2tPAWB8k2n9

Once you are at the Tirana Bus Terminal, you can get on a bus from Tirana to Saranda. Buses from Tirana to Saranda depart at 5:30 AM, 7:00 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 15:30 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 

Buses from Tirana to Saranda are operated by Tisa Travel and Olgeno.

Tisa Travel bus from Tirana to Saranda

•  Tisa Travel offers a quicker bus that drives from Tirana to Saranda via the inland route. This route is from Tirana via Durres, Fier, Tepelene and Kardhiq Castle to Saranda. This inland route takes between 4 hours and 20 min and 5 hours. 
• The buses from Tirana to Saranda via the inland route operated by Tisa Travel depart at  5:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 8:30 AM, 9:45 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 16:00 PM and 22:00 PM. 
• A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR).
• The bus driver will expect you to pay in cash in person at the ticket office or with the bus driver upon boarding the bus at the Tirana Bus Terminal.

Olgeno Travel & Tours bus from Tirana to Saranda

• Olgeno operates a bus that drives from Tirana via the Albanian Riviera coastline to Saranda. This route is from Tirana via Durres, Fier, Vlore and Himare to Saranda. This route is longer and may take 6 hours or more. But it is worth taking this bus for the beautiful views of the coastline!
• The bus from Tirana to Saranda via the Albanian Riviera coastline operated by Olgeno departs at 7:00 AM, 10:30 AM and 15:30 PM. 
• A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda costs 1500 LEK (15 EUR).
• The bus driver will expect you to pay in cash in person at the ticket office or with the bus driver upon boarding the bus at the Tirana Bus Terminal.

Upon arrival in Saranda, the bus driver will drop you off in the city center near Friendship Park and the archaeological ruins of the Synagogue-Basilica. 

Tirana to Saranda FlixBus

Buses from Tirana to Saranda are operated by two local operators called Olgeno Travel & Tours and Tisa Travel. To get on these buses you must go to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania in person and buy a ticket in cash. 

How much is a taxi from Tirana to Saranda?

A taxi from Tirana to Saranda costs around 200 euros. That is because the drive from Tirana to Saranda takes around 5 hours via the quicker inland highway. Considering the taxi driver must drive back another 5 hours afterwards, it takes the driver a long day. 

Is there a ferry from Tirana to Saranda?

There is no ferry from Tirana to Saranda. Even though Tirana is only a 45 minute drive from the Port of Durres at the coastline, there are no ferries from Durres to Saranda. The Port of Durres offers international ferries to destinations like Bari in Italy and Ancona in Italy. And the Port of Saranda offers international ferries to Corfu island and mainland Greece. 

Related Questions

How to get from Tirana Airport to Tirana? A taxi from Tirana Airport to Tirana costs 22 EUR, if you take the official Tirana Airport Taxi Service. There are buses from Tirana Airport to Tirana operating 24/7, a bus departs every hour on the hour. Ticket pricing: 400 LEK / 4 EUR. Bus journey: 30 min.

How to get from Tirana Airport to Vlore? A taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore costs 110 euros. The direct bus from Tirana Airport to Vlore costs 1200-1500LEK (12-15 EUR). Buses depart at 00:45 AM, 3:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 14:00 PM, 16:00 PM, 18:00 PM, 20:00 PM and 22:15 PM. Journey: 2 H 30 min.

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