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Albania Bus Timetables 2021 for Popular Routes

Albania Bus Timetables 2019 for Popular Routes

Travelling around Albania can be a little tricky.  If you are used to rigid timetables and perfectly planned bus rides, then travelling through Albania may give you a reality check.  The truth is that Albanian bus timetables are a little bit of a pain in the arse but once you understand how they work, it’s easy!

For this season (2019) I myself have gathered (and from other travellers around Albania) a list of routes with the time that they are (supposed) to leave the destination.  Hopefully, this can give you a better idea on how to plan your holiday around Albania.

Albania’s timetables can change with a flick of the wrist so always double-check the night before that this is the correct time.  The best way to confirm that is to get your ticket the night before or simply ask a local or your accommodation supplier to confirm it for you. People in Albania are really friendly and are always there to help you if need be!

*If you know of any timetables that have changed please let me know by commenting below.  I want to keep this guide up to date as possible.  All times listed below were researched by me visiting the bus station as well as other travellers who have already travelled through Albania in 2019.

Albania Bus Timetables 2019

 

Albania Bus Timetables 2019 for Popular Routes

Buses leaving Saranda

 

Saranda to Tirana (1300 LEK)

  • 5:00am
  • 6:30am
  • 8:30am
  • 9:30am
  • 10:30am
  • 2:00pm
  • 10:00pm

Saranda to Tirana via the scenic route (€40)

  • Check timetables with Riviera Bus

Saranda to Ksamil and Butrint (100LEK)

  • Between 6am – 6pm every hour

Saranda to Himara

  • 10:00am (not confirmed)
  • 11:30am
  • 1:00pm (not confirmed)
  • 2:00pm

Saranda to Borsh

  • 12:30 midday

Saranda to Vlora

  • 11:30am
  • 2:30pm

Saranda to Berat

  • 8:00am
  • 10:15am
  • 2:30pm

Saranda to Gijrokastёr

  • Can catch the bus that goes towards Tirana, Berat, Fier, Elbasan or Lushnje.

Saranda to Durres (1300 LEK)

  • 5:00am

Saranda to Permet (600 LEK)

  • 7:30am

Saranda to Elbasan

  • 6:00am
  • 11:30am
  • 1:30pm

Saranda to Lushnje (1000LEK)

  • 11:00am
  • 3:00pm

Saranda to Fier (900 LEK)

  • 12:00 midday
  • 30 midday

Saranda to Korce and Pogradec

  • 5:00am
  • 5:30am

 

Albania Bus Timetables 2019 for Popular Routes

Internation routes from Saranda

Saranda to Pristina, Kosovo (€20)

  • 4:00pm (with Sharr Travel)

Saranda to Skopje, North Macedonia (€36/37 and takes 7.5 hours)

  • 11.30am  (This bus only runs during the tourist season)

Saranda to Athens (€25)

  • 6am
  • 6pm

 

Albania Bus Timetables 2019 for Popular Routes

Buses from Tirana

 

Tirana airport to Tirana centre

  • 8:00am
  • 9:00am
  • 10:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 12:00 midday
  • 1:00pm
  • 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm
  • 4:00pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 6:00pm
  • 7:00pm

Tirana centre to Tirana airport

  • 7:00am
  • 8:00am
  • 9:00am
  • 10:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 12:00 midday
  • 1:00pm
  • 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm
  • 4:00pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 6:00pm

Tirana to Saranda (1300 LEK & takes 5 hours)

  • 5:30am
  • 7:30am
  • 8:30am
  • 9:45am
  • 11:30am
  • 12:30 midday
  • 4:00pm
  • 10:00pm

Tirana to Tepelena

  • 7:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 1:00pm
  • 2:00pm

Tirana to Permet

  • 5:00am
  • 6:30am
  • 7:30am
  • 9:00am
  • 10:30am
  • 11:30am
  • 12:30 midday
  • 2:00pm
  • 3:00pm
  • 5:00pm

Tirana to Himara (1000 Lek & takes 5 and a half hours)

  • 5:30am
  • 6:15am
  • 1:00pm
  • 9:00pm

Tirana to Orikum

  • 10:00am
  • 12:15midday
  • 2:15pm

Tirana to Fier

  • Between 5:00am – 5:30pm every half an hour

Tirana to Gijrokastёr (1000Lek & takes 4 hours)

  • 5:00am
  • 6:30am
  • 8:00am
  • 9:00am
  • 12:00 midday
  • 1:00pm
  • 2:30pm
  • 3:30pm
  • 6:30pm
  • 8:30pm

Tirana to Berat (400 Lek & takes 2 hours)

  • 5:40am
  • 6:30am
  • 7:15am
  • 7:45am
  • 8:15am
  • 8:50am
  • 9:20am
  • 9:50am
  • 10:20am
  • 11:00am
  • 12:00midday
  • 12:40am
  • 1:10pm
  • 1:40pm
  • 2:10pm
  • 2:40pm
  • 3:10pm
  • 3:40pm
  • 4:15pm
  • 5pm

Tirana to Vlore

  • Between 5:00am – 5:30pm every half an hour

Tirana to Durres

  • Between 6am – 9:15pm every 20 minutes

Tirana to Shkodër (300Lek & takes 2 hours)

  • 7am
  • 8am
  • 9am
  • 10am
  • 11am
  • 11:45am
  • 12:30 midday
  • 1:15pm
  • 2:00pm
  • 2:45pm
  • 3:30pm
  • 4:14pm
  • 5:00pm

Tirana to Pogradec and Korce (450 Lek & takes 2.5-3 hours)

  • Every 30 minutes until 6pm.

 

Albania Bus Timetables 2019 for Popular Routes

Buses from Berat

 

Berat to Tirana (400LEK & takes 2 hours)

  • 4:30am
  • 5:00am
  • 5:30am
  • 6:00am
  • 6:30am
  • 7:00am
  • 7:30am
  • 8:00am
  • 8:30am
  • 9:00am
  • 9:30am
  • 10:00am
  • 10:30am
  • 11:00am
  • 11:30am
  • 12:30 midday
  • 1:10pm
  • 1:50pm
  • 2:30pm
  • 3:10pm
  • 3:50pm
  • 4:30pm

Berat to Durres (400LEK & takes 1 hour 30 mins)

  • 6:15am
  • 7:10am
  • 8:10am
  • 11:50am
  • 1:30pm
  • 2:05pm
  • 2:50pm

Berat to Vlora (400 LEK & takes 2 hours)

  • 6am
  • 30am
  • 7:30am
  • 8:30am
  • 9:20am
  • 10:00am
  • 1:00pm

Berat to Gijrokastёr/Saranda (900/1200LEK and takes 3/5 hours)

  • 8:00am
  • 2:00pm

 

Albania Bus Timetables 2019 for Popular Routes

Buses from Gjirokaster

Gjirokaster to Tirana

  • 5:00am
  • 7:00am
  • 8:00am
  • 9:00am
  • 10:00am
  • 11:00am
  • 12:00 midday
  • 1:00pm
  • 2:30pm
  • 3:30pm
  • 5:00pm
  • 6:30pm

Gjirokaster to Permet

  • 7:30am
  • 8:30pm
  • 10:00am
  • 12:00 midday
  • 1:30pm

Gjirokaster to Berat

  • 10:30am

Gjirokaster to Saranda

  • 7:00am
  • 8:00am
  • 9:00am
  • 10:00am
  • 12:00 midday
  • There are many buses that come through here from other destiantions that are going to Saranda.  You can easily catch one going past!

Gjirokaster to Korce

  • 7:00am

Gjirokaster to Durres

  • 3:10pm

 

I hope those Albania bus timetables helped you a little and as I said above, please let me know of any services no longer running or services that you went on that are not mentioned below! If you haven’t already, make sure you join my Facebook group ‘Travelling Albania’ to connect with other travellers coming to Albania!

 

Other articles you will love:

  • South Albania Itinerary: 10 Days in the Albanian Riviera!
  • Albania Transport: Your Ultimate Guide to Getting Around Albania
  • Backpacking Albania: The Best Hostels in Albania

 

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Albania Bus Timetables 2019 for Popular Routes

 

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  • MERI MALDI
    August 20, 2019

    Hi Anita! Are there any buses to Dhermi from Sarande? Many thanks!

    Reply
  • Greg
    September 5, 2019

    Hi Anita and thanks for all the useful info on your site! I am in Saranda at the moment and asked at Tourist Info on the seafront promenade today about buses to Vlora. Apart from the 11:30 and 14:30 you mention, they also told me there was one at 5:30 in the morning. Not that we’ll be catching that 😀

    Reply
    • Anita Hendrieka
      Greg
      September 12, 2019

      Thanks for the info!

      Reply
  • Matt
    September 27, 2019

    Thank you for this! Really helpful. Hoping to do Sarandë to Beret. Where exactly would we be picked up from? And also are you aware if they run/ don’t on sundays?

    Reply
  • Joanna
    October 3, 2019

    Many thanks for this summary! I’m planning my trip and it was super helpful. Any idea what time is the bus from Permet to Saranda? I’m planning one night trip to Permet and I’m struggling to find the connection :/ Thank you in advance!

    Reply
  • Bn
    December 11, 2019

    Thanks so much. I am coming there soon and this is a big help.

    Reply
  • Dwi
    December 26, 2019

    Hello Anita, thanks a lot for all the data you compiled, it really helps a lot.
    I do have some questions though:
    1. Are all the time table work in winter? I’ll be there in early January 2020.
    2. Can I buy the tickets last minute, since sometimes I won’t even stay in the city at all (I come in the morning & move on to the next city in the afternoon)?
    3. I can’t find any information about public transport from Ohrid to Sarande. They offered to take me for €90 by car. What do you think?
    Thanks a lot.

    Reply
  • Charles
    March 5, 2020

    Thank you for your help and information

    Reply
  • Valentyn
    August 18, 2020

    Thank you for information. Saranda to Korce only at 5.30 am 1 per two days (08.2020)

    Reply

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