How to get from Vlore to Tirana airport? Bus, Taxi, Prices, Rental

If you are looking for a way to get from Vlore to Tirana airport, this blog post will give you an overview of your options. I will describe how you can get from Vlore to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by rental car.

How to get from Vlore to Tirana airport? You can get from Vlore to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by rental car. The bus from Vlore to Tirana airport departs at 01:30, 03:30, 06:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00. And a ticket costs 11.60-14.50 EUR. A taxi costs between 70-110 EUR. A rental car costs at least 20 EUR a day.

In this blog post, I will outline how you can get from Vlore to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by rental car. I will share bus timetables, bus ticket prices, bus station and bus operator information. I will also have a price comparison of taxi prices and car rental rates. 

How can you get from Vlore to Tirana airport by bus, taxi or rental car?

You can get from Vlore to Tirana airport by bus, by taxi or by rental car. Let me give you a quick overview of the prices. You will find more detailed information down below.

Vlore to Tirana airport by bus (summary)

• The bus from Vlore to Tirana airport departs at 01:30, 03:30, 06:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00.
• A bus ticket from Vlore to Tirana airport costs between 1200 Leke – 1500 Leke (11.60 euros – 14.50 euros) per person.
• You can buy a bus ticket and board the bus at the Hermes Aeroport Vlore bus agency in Vlore.

Vlore to Tirana airport by taxi (summary)

• A taxi from Vlore to Tirana airport will cost you between 70 – 110 euros. 
• Most taxi drivers offer a rate between 70-90 euros so that price range is reasonable. 
• Below you will find a detailed price comparison of what taxi drivers in Vlore and Tirana charge.

Vlore to Tirana airport by rental car (summary)

• A rental car at Tirana airport costs at least 20 euros per day. But rental car rates can be much higher in July and August, due to the tourist high season.
• There is a helpful price comparison of car rental agencies on the website of Tirana airport. 

How to get from Vlore to Tirana airport by bus?

There is a direct bus from Vlore to Tirana airport. The bus departs from Vlore to Tirana airport at 01:30, 03:30, 06:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00. A bus ticket costs between 1200 Leke – 1500 Leke (11.60 euros – 14.50 euros) per person. You will pay cash for your bus ticket at the bus agency or with the bus driver.

Vlore to Tirana airport bus timetable

The bus from Vlore to Tirana airport departs at 01:30, 03:30, 06:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00. 

Vlore to Tirana airport bus ticket

A bus ticket from Vlore to Tirana airport costs between 1200 Leke – 1500 Leke (11.60 euros – 14.50 euros) per person. For buses during the day, like 06:00, 07:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 19:00, the ticket costs 1200 Leke (11.60 euros). For buses during the night, like 01:30 AM and 03:30 AM, the ticket costs 1500 Leke (14.50 euros). 

You can buy a ticket at the Hermes Aeroport Vlore bus agency in Vlore. See the address below.

Vlore to Tirana airport bus stop

You can get on the bus from Vlore to Tirana airport at Hermes Aeroport Vlore. The address of the bus agency is Hermes Aeroport Vlore near Market DURA, Rruga Gjergj Kastrioti, Vlorë, Albania. You can see the location of the bus stop and agency on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/QL2L7gWeqEWFE78U7 

Hermes airport shpk

The bus from Vlore to Tirana airport is operated by Hermes Airport. You can reach them via WhatsApp on +355 676097542. Or you can go to their ticket office in Vlore in person.

Tirana airport to Vlore bus timetable

The bus from Tirana airport to Vlore departs at 00:45, 03:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 22:15. If you take a bus during the night, like 00:45 AM, 03:30 AM and 22:15, it will cost you 1500 Leke (14.50 euros). If you take a bus that departs during the day, like 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00, it will cost you 1200 Leke (11.60 euros). 

How much is a taxi from Vlore to Tirana airport?

A taxi from Vlore to Tirana airport will cost you between 70 – 110 euros. Most taxi drivers offer a rate between 70-90 euros so that price range is reasonable. 

To give you a good insight into what a taxi from Vlore to Tirana airport costs, I reached out to some taxi drivers and requested their taxi prices.

Vlore to Tirana airport taxi fare

• Taxi Vlore 010 charges 90 euros for a taxi from Vlore to Tirana airport. 
• Amber Taxi Vlore charges 70 euros or 7000 Leke for a taxi from Vlore to Tirana airport. 

Earlier this week, I also requested prices for taxis from Tirana airport to Vlore:

• Tirana Airport taxi service charges 103 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Green Taxi Tirana charges 7000 Leke (67.50 euros) for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Smart Taxi Tirana charges 7500 Leke (72 euros) for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Speed Taxi Tirana charges 9500 Leke or 95 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• City Taxi Tirana charges 10500 Leke or 105 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Ciao Taxi Tirana charges 110 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore. 
• Tirana Taxi Company charges 90 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.

Tirana airport transfer

If you would like to book a transfer from Tirana airport to Vlore or any other destination. The easiest way to do so is via WhatsApp. 

UBER Taxi Service does not exist in Albania (yet). Some of the taxis have made their own taxi app, like Speed Taxi, Taxi AL or Ups Taxi. However, I have experienced the quickest response and price quotations via WhatsApp. You can find phone numbers easiest via Google Maps.

How much does renting a car and driving from Tirana airport to Vlore cost?

It will cost you at least 20 euros per day to rent a car at Tirana airport and drive to Vlore.

Bear in mind that 20 euros per day is the starting rate for the most basic rental car available. Prices can go up much more if you want a fancier or larger car. Also, it is important to mention that car rental rates tend to be very high in July and August. Since it is the peak of the tourist season. 

Therefore, I always recommend you reach out to several car rental companies via WhatsApp, via email or an online inquiry. You can find a helpful list of car rental agencies with contact details on the website of Tirana Airport.

Below you will find a price comparison of what rental car agencies at Tirana Airport charge for a basic and affordable rental car. 

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. 

Before you rent a car, I must mention that driving in Albania can be daunting and challenging as a foreigner. The Albanian drivers have a chaotic and sometimes aggressive style of driving. So only drive in Albania if you are a confident and experienced driver. 

Never drive in Albania at night, due to the limited street lighting. And turn around if you come across a sand path or dirt track in a more remote area.

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

It does take approximately 2 or 2.5 hours to get from Vlore to Tirana airport. First, you will drive from Vlore to Durres and then from Durres, you take the highway to Tirana airport / Tirana.

Insider tip! If you have time on your way from Vlore to Tirana airport. You could make a stop at Apollonia Archaeological Park near Fier. This is a beautiful park surrounded by nature with stunning views.

Tirana airport to Vlore bus timetable

The bus from Tirana airport to Vlore departs at 00:45, 03:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 22:15. If you take a bus during the night, like 00:45 AM, 03:30 AM and 22:15, it will cost you 1500 Leke (14.50 euros). If you take a bus that departs during the day, like 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00 and 20:00, it will cost you 1200 Leke (11.60 euros). 

How much is a taxi from Tirana airport to Vlore?

A taxi from Tirana airport to Vlore costs between 67-110 euros. Prices vary between taxi drivers. Below you can find a price comparison of what taxi drivers in Tirana charge for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore. 

Tirana airport to Vlore taxi fare

• Tirana Airport taxi service charges 103 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Green Taxi Tirana charges 7000 Leke (67.50 euros) for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Smart Taxi Tirana charges 7500 Leke (72 euros) for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Speed Taxi Tirana charges 9500 Leke or 95 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• City Taxi Tirana charges 10500 Leke or 105 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.
• Ciao Taxi Tirana charges 110 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore. 
• Tirana Taxi Company charges 90 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore.

The official Tirana airport taxi service charges 103 euros for a taxi from Tirana Airport to Vlore. The advantage of taking the Tirana airport taxi service is that you know what you are getting. Yellow taxis are stationed in front of the Arrivals Hall. The airport logo is displayed on both sides of the taxi. And the official price list is on their website. So it is legit and official. 

Is there a train from Tirana airport to Vlore?

There is no train from Tirana airport to Vlore or vice versa. Tirana airport does not have a train station and there is no railway at Tirana airport. Vlore used to have a railway station and connecting railway, but that railway is not operational right now. 

There are very few operational trains in Albania. In the communist period, between the end of the Second World War and 1992, there were trains between Shkoder, Tirana, Durres, Elbasan, Pogradec and Vlore. However, many of the old railways are currently not in use. 

Since the fall of communism in 1992, there has been little investment and little interest in the railways in Albania. Therefore, some of the old railways remain visible in the landscape but are not operational. 

If you want to experience an old train in Albania. There is a train between Durres and Elbasan 2 x times a week. And 1 x train between Lac and Shkoder per week. You can find the info on the website of HSH Hekurudha Shqiptare (Albanian Railways).

How do I get from Tirana to Vlore?

You can get from Tirana city to Vlore by taxi, by rental car or by bus. 

Buses from Tirana city to Vlore depart at 5:00, 5:30, 5:55, 6:20, 6:45, 7:10, 7:35, 8:00, 8:25, 8:50, 9:15, 9:40, 10:05, 10:30, 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. A bus ticket from Tirana city to Vlore costs 6 euros per person. 

The bus from Tirana city to Vlore departs from the Regional Bus Terminal North and South Albania. This bus terminal is located at about 10-15 minute drive from the city centre. So you can take a city bus to Instituti from the back of the National History Museum or a short taxi ride to get to the bus terminal. You can see the location of the bus terminal on Google Maps here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Xtunf2rgVCJx8fGs9 

Is Vlore Albania worth visiting?

Vlore is a large coastal town along the Albanian Riviera. Vlore is worth visiting if you enjoy staying in a large coastal town and want to have all the facilities nearby like restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. 

The main boulevard in Vlore is called Lungomare. That is the boulevard alongside the beach. So if you are staying in Vlore it is great to stay in that area. 

Vlore is also a great alternative to Saranda if you don’t want to make a 5-hour drive from Tirana to Saranda. Vlore is only a 2.5-hour drive from Tirana, so you can spend less driving time and more time to enjoying.

Insider Tip! Visit the small Zvernec island near Vlore, it is pretty and picturesque.

Related Questions

Tirana airport bus timetable – This is the bus timetable from Tirana airport to Tirana, Durres, Shkoder, Vlore and Fier.

• Buses from Tirana airport to Tirana city depart every hour on the hour, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
• Buses from Tirana airport to Durres depart at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00, 19:00 and 21:00.
• Buses from Tirana airport to Shkoder depart at 11:15, 12:45, 17:30 and 20:10.
• Buses from Tirana airport to Vlore depart at 00:45, 03:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00, 20:00 and 22:15.
• Buses from Tirana airport to Fier depart at 09:00, 10:30, 11:30, 13:00, 16:30, 17:30, 19:00, 21:00 and 23:00.

Durres to Tirana airport – The direct bus from Durres to Tirana airport departs at 08:00, 09:30,  11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00 and 19:00. A bus ticket from Durres to Tirana airport costs 600 Leke (5.80 euros) per person. You can get on the bus at the Durres Bus Station near the Port of Durres.

Luna Bus Tirana airport – Luna Travel operates a direct bus from Tirana airport to the city centre of Tirana. The bus departs from Tirana airport at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00, 4:00, 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 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. A bus ticket from Tirana airport to the city centre of Tirana costs 400 Leke (3.85 euros) per person. You can book online or pay cash. The bus will drop you off at the bus station behind the Palace of Opera and Ballet in the centre of Tirana.

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