Tirana to Theth – In one day, bus, taxi, prices, 4 wheel drive, car

If you are planning to travel from Tirana to Theth, you may be looking for the best way to get to Theth. In this blog post, I will describe how you can get from Tirana to Theth by bus, by taxi or by car and what you can expect to pay for a journey from Tirana to Theth.

How to get from Tirana to Theth? You can get from Tirana to Theth by bus, by taxi or by car. A 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth costs 180 euros. No direct bus. Take a bus from Tirana to Shkoder (5 EUR, 5:00-18:00) and a bus from Shkoder to Theth (12 EUR, 7:00 AM or 14:00 PM). 

Let me give you a good overview of the best ways to get from Tirana to Theth. You can hire a direct 4 wheel drive from Tirana to Theth, or you can take a city taxi to Shkoder and then hire a 4 wheel drive from Shkoder to Theth. By bus, you must transfer buses in Shkoder, so I will give you all the bus timetables, bus ticket prices and bus terminal information you need. And I will describe what you can expect of the road from Shkoder to Theth leading high into the mountains. So let’s dive in (the Blue Eye of Theth!). 

How to get from Tirana to Theth by bus, by taxi or by car?

If you are looking for the best way to get from Tirana to Theth, I’ve got you covered. Here is a quick overview of how you can get from Tirana to Theth by bus, by taxi or by car. This is a summary and you will find more detailed travel information below.

Tirana to Theth by bus

• There is no direct bus from Tirana to Theth, so you must transfer buses.
• Step 1: Bus from Tirana to Shkoder. Price: 500 Leke (5 euros), pay cash to the bus driver. Bus departing every 30 min between 5:00 AM and 18:00 PM. Bus departs from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania.
• Step 2: Bus from Shkoder to Theth. Price: 12 euros, book online. Two bus departures per day at 7:00 AM and 14:00 PM. Departure location: Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder.

Tirana to Theth by taxi

• Only 4 wheel drive taxis drive to Theth, because it is a mountain road. 
• A 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth costs 180 euros. 
• Alternatively, you can take a regular city taxi from Tirana to Shkoder for 50-70 euros. And then a 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth costs 90 euros. 

Tirana to Theth by car

• A basic rental car at Tirana airport 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.

How to get from Tirana to Theth by bus?

There is no direct bus from Tirana to Theth, so you must transfer buses. First, take a bus from Tirana to Shkoder. Then, take another bus from Shkoder to Theth. 

• Step 1: Tirana to Shkoder bus
• Step 2: Shkoder to Theth bus

Step 1: Tirana to Shkoder bus

To get from Tirana city to Theth by bus, you must first take a bus from Tirana to Shkoder. 

Buses from Tirana city to Shkoder depart from 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/FRpJe5MHm4KXwPLc8 

The Albanian name for this bus terminal is: “Terminali i Autobusave të Veriut dhe Jugut”.

This bus terminal is located outside the city centre of Tirana. So if you are staying in a hotel near Skanderbeg Square in the city centre of Tirana, you can take a city bus or short taxi ride to get to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. 

The city bus from the centre of Tirana to the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania departs from a bus stop at the back of the National History Museum on Skanderbeg Square. The bus stop is located in Rruga Ded Gjo Luli. Get on a bus with the destination “Instituti”, this bus makes a stop at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania.

Once you are at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania, you can get on the bus from Tirana to Shkoder. 

Buses from Tirana to Shkoder depart at 5:00, 6:00, 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, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 and 18:00. 

A bus ticket from Tirana to Shkoder costs 500 Leke (5 euros) per person. You must pay cash for your bus ticket with the bus driver. The bus drivers do not have a booking website, so booking online is not an option. A bus journey from Tirana to Shkoder takes approximately 2 hours. 

Step 2: Shkoder to Theth bus

When the bus from Tirana to Shkoder drops you off in Shkoder, you can transfer onto a bus from Shkoder to Theth. 

There are two bus departures per day from Shkoder to Theth. The first bus departs from Shkoder to Theth at 7:00 AM. And the second bus departs from Shkoder to Theth at 14:00 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. 

Buses depart from Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder and the bus driver will drop you off at Mini Market Jezerca in Theth. The journey from Shkoder to Theth takes approximately 2 hours. The bus from Shkoder to Theth is a minibus. It is the more affordable option to get from Shkoder to Theth. 

You can book a bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth online on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. A bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth will cost you 12 euros per person. 

How much does a taxi from Tirana to Theth cost?

A 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth costs 180 euros. Usually, regular city taxis do not go to Theth, because Theth is located high in the mountains. Therefore, you must hire a 4 wheel drive taxi that will bring you to Theth. 

The drivers from these 4 wheel drive taxis know the terrain very well. The road to Theth was asphalted in 2023, however, it is a single lane road for traffic from both directions. So cars must get off the road on the top of a cliff to let other traffic pass. Local drivers know how to maneuver the road to Theth. 

Moreover, 4 wheel drive taxi drivers often stay the night in Theth to bring passengers back to Shkoder the next day. Particularly, because it is not safe to drive on the mountain road at night. This is something that regular city taxis do not offer. 

To get to Theth by taxi, you have two options. Firstly, you can hire a 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth. Or you can take a regular city taxi from Tirana to Shkoder and then a 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth. 

• Option 1: 4 Wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth
• Option 2: City taxi to Shkoder + 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth

A 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth costs 180 euros. A regular city taxi from Tirana to Shkoder costs 50-70 euros. And then a 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth costs 90 euros. 

How to book a taxi from Tirana to Theth?

You can book a 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. A taxi from Tirana to Theth costs 180 euros. 

How to get from Tirana to Theth by car?

A basic rental car at Tirana airport 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 know the terrain well.

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. 

Because there is only one-lane, drivers often 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.

How to get to Theth without a car?

You can get to Theth without a car. You can either take a local bus or hire a 4 wheel drive taxi. 

You can take a bus from Shkoder to Theth. There are two bus departures per day from Shkoder to Theth. The first bus departs from Shkoder to Theth at 7:00 AM. And the second bus departs from Shkoder to Theth at 14:00 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. 

Buses depart from Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder and the bus driver will drop you off at Mini Market Jezerca in Theth. The journey from Shkoder to Theth takes approximately 2 hours. The bus from Shkoder to Theth is a minibus. It is the more affordable option to get from Shkoder to Theth. 

You can book a bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth online on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. A bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth will cost you 12 euros per person. 

Buses to Theth depart from Shkoder, so if you are in Tirana, you can take an intercity bus from Tirana to Shkoder first. Buses from Tirana to Shkoder depart at 5:00, 6:00, 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, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 and 18:00. Buses depart from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania. A bus ticket from Tirana to Shkoder costs 500 Leke (5 euros) per person.

The alternative is hiring a 4 wheel drive taxi to Theth. A 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth costs 90 euros. A 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth costs 180 euros. You can book a taxi to Theth on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha.

How long does it take to get from Tirana to Theth?

It takes around 4-5 hours to get from Tirana to Theth. From Tirana, you must first take a bus, a car or a taxi to get to Shkoder, this will take you around 2-3 hours depending on how much traffic there is on the road. Then from Shkoder, it takes another 2 hours to get to Theth. 

Overall, your trip will end up taking 4 hours if traffic is light or perhaps 5 hours if there is a lot of traffic on the road in the summer season. 

When is the best time to travel from Tirana to Theth?

The best time to travel from Tirana to Theth would be between June and September. Because it is nice sunny weather. Although it is a bit cooler in Theth than in the South of Albania, Theth still offers nice mild weather in the summer months. 

Attention, the road to Theth can be blocked by snow between December and May. So if you are travelling to Albania in the winter or spring season, you may not be able to go to Theth if the road is still blocked by snow. 

Snow is unpredictable, so it is impossible to say when the road to Theth will be open in the spring in advance. You will only be able to check a few days before you travel with the local people. 

Snow on the road to Theth can be 1 or 1.5 meter high, so please listen to the advice of local people in Shkoder before travelling to Theth.

How to get from Tirana airport to Theth?

You can get from Tirana airport to Theth by taxi, by car or you can transfer buses in Shkoder. There is no direct bus from Tirana airport to Theth. Therefore, you must take a bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder first. And then transfer onto a bus from Shkoder to Theth. 

• Step 1: Bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder
• Step 2: Bus from Shkoder to Theth

You can take a direct bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder. The bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder costs 1000 Leke (approximately 10 euros) per person. The bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder departs at 5:00 AM, 9:20 AM, 10:45 AM, 12:45 AM, 15:30 PM, 17:30 PM, 20:10 PM and 22:15 PM. You can pay cash with the bus driver upon boarding the bus. The airport bus from Tirana airport to Shkoder is operated by Hermes Airport. 

Once you arrive in Shkoder, you can transfer onto a bus from Shkoder to Theth. There are two bus departures per day from Shkoder to Theth. The first bus departs from Shkoder to Theth at 7:00 AM. And the second bus departs from Shkoder to Theth at 14:00 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. 

Buses depart from Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder and the bus driver will drop you off at Mini Market Jezerca in Theth. The journey from Shkoder to Theth takes approximately 2 hours. The bus from Shkoder to Theth is a minibus. It is the more affordable option to get from Shkoder to Theth. 

You can book a bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth online on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. A bus ticket from Shkoder to Theth will cost you 12 euros per person. 

A 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana airport to Theth will cost you 180 euros. A rental car will cost you at least 20-25 euros per day. But bear in mind that it may be safer to hire a local driver who knows the terrain. Especially, since the road from Shkoder to Theth is a single lane asphalted road where you must get off the road at the top of a cliff, when you meet traffic from the other direction. 

Is Theth worth visiting?

Theth is worth visiting if you enjoy hiking, nature and mountains. In order to enjoy Theth, you must be fit to hike. Because the main sights, like the Blue Eye of Theth and the Grunas Waterfall can only be reached on foot. 

Of course, you can hire a 4 wheel drive taxi in Shkoder or in Theth to bring you to the trailhead for the Blue Eye of Theth or the Grunas Waterfall. However, it does take 1 hour to hike from the trailhead to the Blue Eye of Theth. It takes 30 minutes to hike from the trailhead to the Grunas Waterfall. 

Theth is surrounded by high mountains and offers stunning panoramic views all around. You can see the local life in Theth, little farmhouses and guest houses are all around. Get to know a bit about the local culture and heritage by visiting the Lock-in Tower in the Theth village. 

The beauty of being in Theth is that it is so far from your stressful and busy life. And you are all of a sudden surrounded by nature and mountains. 

How to get from Tirana to the Blue Eye of Theth?

You can get from Tirana to the Blue Eye of Theth by hiring a 4 wheel drive taxi or by taking the local bus. 

• Option 1: Hire a 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana to Theth (180 euros) and ask the taxi driver to drop you off at the trailhead for the Blue Eye of Theth
• Option 2: Take a city taxi to Shkoder (50-70 euros) + 4 wheel drive taxi from Shkoder to Theth (90 euros) and ask the taxi driver to drop you off at the trailhead for the Blue Eye of Theth
• Option 3: Local bus from Tirana to Shkoder (5 euros)  + Bus from Shkoder to Theth (12 euros) + Hike along the road to the trailhead (3 hours) + hike to the blue eye (1 hour)

The Blue Eye of Theth is a 4 hour hike one-way from the Theth village, if you do not hire a 4 wheel drive car. You would essentially be walking along the road for 3 hours to get to the trailhead and then an additional 1 hour on the mountain trail to the Blue Eye spring. And bear in mind that it would be another 4 hours back to the Theth village. 

You can hire a 4 wheel drive taxi from Tirana or Shkoder or Theth to bring you to the trailhead and then you would only need to hike 1 hour to the Blue Eye spring and 1 hour back to the parking area at the beginning of the trail. 

Is there a bus from Theth to Tirana?

There is no direct bus from Theth to Tirana city, therefore you must transfer buses in Shkoder. First, take a bus from Theth to Shkoder and then another bus from Shkoder to Tirana city.

• Step 1: Bus from Theth to Shkoder
• Step 2: Bus from Shkoder to Tirana city

Theth to Shkoder bus

There are two buses per day departing from Theth to Shkoder. The first bus departs from Theth at 11:00 AM and it arrives in Shkoder at 13:30 PM. The second bus departs from Theth at 17:00 PM and arrives in Shkoder at 19:30 PM. 

Theth to Shkoder bus timetable

• First Bus: Departs Theth at 11:00 AM – Arrives in Shkoder at 13:30 PM
• Second Bus: Departs Theth at 17:00 PM – Arrives in Shkoder at 19:30 PM

A bus ticket from Theth to Shkoder will cost you 12 euros per person. You can book your bus ticket online in advance on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. Buses from Theth to Shkoder depart in front of Mini Market Jezerca in Theth.

Shkoder to Tirana bus

Once you are in Shkoder, you can get on a bus from Shkoder to Tirana city. Buses from Shkoder to Tirana depart from the Shkoder Bus Station. The Shkoder Bus Station is located near “Sheshi Demokracia” or “Democracy Square”. 

Buses from Shkoder to Tirana depart 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 costs 500 Leke (5 euros) per person. You must pay in cash with the bus driver. Bus drivers do not have a booking website. 

The bus journey from Shkoder to Tirana takes approximately 2 hours. And you will be dropped off at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania outside the city centre of Tirana. 

Once you are at the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania, you can take a city bus to the city centre. Exit the bus terminal and cross the street towards the “Terminal Hotel”, there is a bus stop in front of the petrol station. Get on a bus to “Qender”, which means city centre in the Albanian language.

Related Questions

How much does a taxi from Theth to Tirana cost? A taxi from Theth to Tirana costs 180 euros. You can book a taxi from Theth to Tirana with Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. 

How to get from Tirana to Shkoder? You can get from Tirana to Shkoder by bus, by taxi or by car. A taxi from Tirana to Shkoder costs 50-70 euros. Buses from Tirana to Shkoder depart from the Tirana Bus Terminal North and South Albania at 5:00, 6:00, 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, 13:00, 13:30, 14:00, 14:30, 15:00, 15:30, 16:00, 16:30, 17:00, 17:30 and 18:00. A bus ticket from Tirana to Shkoder costs 500 Leke (5 euros) per person. 

How to get from Tirana to Valbona? You can get from Tirana to Valbona by bus-ferry-bus. First take a bus from Tirana to Koman (5AM, 12 euros), then take a ferry boat from Koman to Fierze (9AM, 8.80 euros), then a bus from Fierze to Valbona (12PM, 8 euros). You can book this journey on the website of Komani Lake Ferry Berisha. 

How to get from Shkoder to Tirana? You can get from Shkoder to Tirana by bus, by taxi or by car. A taxi will cost you between 50-70 euros. Buses from Shkoder to Tirana depart from the Shkoder Bus Station. The Shkoder Bus Station is located near “Sheshi Demokracia” or “Democracy Square”. Buses from Shkoder to Tirana depart 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 costs 500 Leke (5 euros) per person

How to get from Shkoder to Theth? You can get from Shkoder to Theth by bus, by taxi or by car. A taxi from Shkoder to Theth costs 90 euros. A bus ticket costs 12 euros per person, buses depart from Shkoder to Theth at 7AM and 14 PM. Buses depart from Hotel Rozafa in Shkoder and the bus driver will drop you off at Mini Market Jezerca in Theth. 

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