Shkoder to Theth – Bus, Taxi, Public transport, Car, Drive

If you are planning to travel from Shkoder to Theth, this blog is for you. I will outline how you can travel from Shkoder to Theth by bus, by taxi or by car and what to expect.

How to get from Shkoder to Theth? You can get from Shkoder to Theth by bus, by taxi or by car. Buses depart at 7AM and 14PM from Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder, 2 hour journey, 12 EUR per person. A private 4 wheel drive taxi costs 90 EUR. The mountain road to Theth is a one-lane road, which can be a challenge to drive.

Let me help you plan your journey to Theth. In this blog, I will outline bus timetables, bus ticket prices, booking a seat on the bus, how long the journey lasts and bus stations. Moreover, I will describe where you can book a private 4 wheel drive taxi and what you can expect to pay. And finally, I will discuss driving to Theth independently and what the road to Theth is like. Also important, have a look at the way to get to the trails at the bottom on the blog post.

How do I get from Shkoder to Theth?

You can get from Shkoder to Theth with the local bus, by hiring a private 4 wheel drive taxi or by car (be aware of the road). Let me give you a quick overview of the best ways to get from Shkoder to Theth.

Shkoder to Theth bus

• There are two buses from Shkoder to Theth per day.
• The first bus departs from Shkoder at 7:00 AM and arrives in Theth at 9:00 AM. 
• The second bus departs from Shkoder at 14:00 PM and arrives in Theth at 16:00 PM. 
• A bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth cost 12 euros per person.
• You can book your bus ticket online in advance.

Shkoder to Theth taxi

• A 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth costs 90 euros. 
• You can book a taxi from Shkoder to Theth with Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. 
• Komani Lake Ferry Berisha operates buses, boats and taxis in the Albanian Alps.

Shkoder to Theth by car

• A basic rental car in Albania costs at least 20-25 euros per day. More in July/August due to the tourist season.
• That being said, for safety reasons, it is better to go with the local bus or hire a 4 wheel drive taxi to go to Theth. 
• Because the mountain road to Theth is a one-lane asphalted road leading high into the mountains. When you meet traffic from the other direction maneuvering on the top of a cliff and getting off the road will be required. Local drivers know the terrain well and can handle it better.

Shkoder to Theth ferry

• There is no ferry between Shkoder and Theth.
• You can only get from Shkoder to Theth via the road by car, by bus or by taxi. 
• You can choose to make a 3 day round trip through the Albanian Alps starting and ending in Shkoder. 
• Round trip day 1: Bus from Shkoder to Koman, Ferry from Koman to Fierze, Bus from Fierze to Valbona, stay overnight in a hotel in Valbona
• Round trip day 2: Hike across the 1800 meter high Valbona Pass from Valbona to Theth. And stay overnight in a hotel in Theth.
• Round trip day 3: Explore Theth in the early morning. And take a bus from Theth back to Shkoder. 

How to get from Shkoder to Theth by bus?

You can travel from Shkoder to Theth by bus twice a day. The first bus from Shkoder to Theth departs at 7:00 AM from Shkoder and it arrives in Theth at 9:00 AM. The second bus from Shkoder to Theth departs from Shkoder at 14:00 PM and it arrives in Theth at 16:00 PM. 

Shkoder to Theth bus timetable:

• First bus departs from Shkoder at 7:00 AM and arrives in Theth at 9:00 AM
• Second bus departs from Shkoder at 14:00 PM and arrives in Theth at 16:00 PM.

A bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth will cost you 12 euros per person for a one-way bus trip. You must book your bus ticket online on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha, that operator runs most of the public transport to the Albanian Alps. 

Buses from Shkoder to Theth depart from Hotel Rozafa in the city centre of Shkoder. The bus journey from Shkoder to Theth lasts around 2 hours. And upon arrival in Theth, the minibus will drop you off at Mini Market Jezerca in Theth. 

The advantage of taking the early morning bus, which departs from Shkoder at 7:00 AM, is that you can still go hiking on that day. You will be able to hike to the Blue Eye spring and the Grunas Waterfall on the day of your arrival in Theth. That being said, since the bus departs from Shkoder at 7:00 AM, you would need to arrive in Shkoder the day before and stay overnight in a hotel in Shkoder for 1 x night, so that you can get on the early morning bus to Theth at 7AM the next morning. 

If you take the afternoon bus to Theth, which departs from Shkoder at 14:00 PM, you will have limited time to hike/explore upon arrival. So you would need to plan most of your hiking adventures for the next day. The advantage of taking the 14:00 PM bus is that you would not need to stay in Shkoder the previous night. You could travel from Tirana to Shkoder in the morning and once you would arrive in Shkoder, you could get on the afternoon bus onwards to Theth at 14 PM.

What is the price for a taxi from Shkoder to Theth?

A 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth costs 90 euros. You can book a taxi from Shkoder to Theth with Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. Komani Lake Ferry Berisha operates buses, boats and taxis in the Albanian Alps.

How to get from Shkoder to Theth without a car?

You can get from Shkoder to Theth without a car, by taking the shared minibus or hiring a private taxi. The minibus departs from Shkoder to Theth at 7:00 AM and 14:00 PM, a bus ticket costs 12 euros per person. A private 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth will cost you 90 euros.

• Option 1: Take a bus from Shkoder to Theth. Buses depart from Shkoder at 7:00 AM and 14:00 PM. The bus journey lasts 2 hours. You will arrive in Theth at either 9:00 AM or 16:00 PM. A bus ticket costs 12 euros per person.
• Option 2: Hire a private 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth, which costs 90 euros. 

How to get from Shkoder to Theth by car?

A basic rental car in Albania costs at least 20-25 euros per day. More in July/August due to the tourist season.

That being said, for safety reasons, it is better to go with the local bus or hire a 4 wheel drive taxi to go to Theth. Because local drivers from Shkoder know the terrain well and they know how to handle the road to Theth.

The mountain road to Theth is a one-lane asphalted road leading high into the mountains. So there is a one-lane road for both directions of traffic. Due to the one-lane road, it can be challenging to drive to Theth, especially when you meet traffic from the other direction.

When you meet a driver from the opposite direction, you need to get off the road at the top of a cliff to let other drivers pass. Which can be quite scary, because it is so high in the mountains and there is little space alongside the road. That is why I recommend hiring a local driver for safety reasons.

Can I go from Shkoder to Theth for a day trip?

You can go from Shkoder to Theth for a day trip. It takes approximately 2 hours to get from Shkoder to Theth over the mountain road. However, you may regret not spending a night in Theth, because it is a very beautiful mountain village. 

It is always a good idea to go to Theth in the early morning, so that you have enough time to go hiking in the daylight upon arrival. So you could take the 7AM bus from Shkoder to Theth or hire a taxi driver to pick you up at 7AM. 

If you depart from Shkoder at 7AM, you will be in Theth around 9AM. The main hiking destination is the Blue Eye of Theth. From the Theth village, you can either hire a 4 wheel drive to drive you to the trailhead OR you can hike approximately 3 hours along the road to the trailhead. 

From the trailhead, it is a 1 hour hike to the Blue Eye of Theth. Of course, you would want to spend 30-60 minutes at the Blue Eye of Theth taking in the beauty. Before hiking back another 1 hour to the trailhead/parking area. 

You could do this trip in 1 x day, if you hire a 4 wheel drive, as it will speed up getting to the trailhead and back to the village. You may even be able to hike to the Grunas Waterfall as well if you hire a driver who can bring you to the trailhead for the waterfall after visiting the Blue Eye Spring. 

That being said, you might regret not having some extra time to enjoy Theth. The beauty of Theth is that it is a mountain village far away from busy city life and rush. And to enjoy this, you need time to sit down, relax and take in the beauty. And you need some time to take a lazy stroll around the village and see the rural life. You won’t enjoy it as much if you rush. So spending 1-2 nights in Theth may be worth it, no?

Is Theth worth visiting?

Theth is worth visiting if you enjoy nature, mountains and you like hiking. Theth is a hiking destination first and foremost. Many of the sightseeing spots in Theth can only be reached if you are going to hike, so hiking needs to be something you enjoy doing. 

I personally really enjoy visiting Theth. The Theth village is a small village, where you can see the local rural life. It is lovely to just stroll around the village on a summer evening and look up at the high mountains surrounding the village. 

In the village, you can also visit the Lock-in Tower of Theth. In the past, the mountain areas followed a local mountain law / set of rules. And the Lock-in Tower was used to resolve disputes between families in the mountains, involving damages and blood-feuds. Very interesting to hear some of the local history.

From the Theth village, you can visit the Blue Eye of Theth, the Grunas Waterfall or hike across the Valbona Pass to Valbona. The Blue Eye of Theth and the Grunas Waterfall can be visited faster, if you hire a local 4 wheel drive taxi to bring you to the trailheads. But both destinations require you to hike to get to the spring or waterfall. 

It is worth it though! The Blue Eye of Theth is a wonderful waterhole surrounded by lush nature! And the waterfall is stunning too. Very picturesque. And it is such a relaxing feeling to hear the sound of water in nature.

How to get from Theth to Shkoder?

You can get from Theth to Shkoder by car, by bus or by taxi. 

• A 4 wheel drive taxi from Theth to Shkoder costs 90 euros.
• The minibus from Theth to Shkoder departs at 11:00 AM and 17:00 PM from Mini Market Jezerca in Theth. A bus ticket costs 12 euros per person. The bus will drop you off at Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder at either 13:30 PM or 19:30 PM. 

Related Questions

How to get from Shkoder to Tirana? You can get from Shkoder to Tirana by car, by bus or by taxi. A taxi from Shkoder to Tirana may cost you around 50-70 euros. Buses depart from the Shkoder Bus Station between 6 AM and 17 PM every hour on the hour. A bus ticket costs 500 Leke (5 euros) per person.

How much is a taxi from Shkoder to Tirana? A taxi from Shkoder to Tirana may cost you around 50-70 euros. 

How to get to Theth without a car? If you want to get to Theth without a car, you can take a minibus from Shkoder to Theth or hire a 4 wheel drive taxi. Minibuses from Shkoder to Theth depart at 7 AM and 14 PM from Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder. A bus ticket costs 12 euros per person. A 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth costs 90 euros.

How do I get from Tirana to Theth? You can get from Tirana to Theth by car, by taxi or by bus (transfer in Shkoder). A 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth costs 180 EUR. No direct bus. Step 1: Bus from Tirana to Shkoder, 5 EUR, every 30 min between 5AM-18PM, Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. Step 2: Bus from Shkoder to Theth, 12 EUR, 7 AM or 14 PM, Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder.

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