Bus from Saranda (Sarandë) to Gjirokastra (Gjirokastër)

6 buses a day (Monday; 6 on Sunday) go from Saranda to Gjirokastra. The first leaves at 08:00 and the last at 17:00. The trip takes about 1h 01m for 52 km, and the fare is typically about 280 ALL (≈ €3), cash on board.

Official eTransport timetable, fetched 28 October 2026. Buses can change: confirm at the terminal.

Journey
1h 01m
Buses (Mon)
6
Fare
about 280 ALL
Distance
52 km
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Timetable

Buses from Saranda to Gjirokastra on Monday
DepartsArrivesTimeOperatorFromRuns
08:0009:011h 01mTRANS-BUTRINTISarandëDaily
09:0010:011h 01mTRANS-BUTRINTISarandëDaily
10:0011:011h 01mTRANS-BUTRINTISarandëDaily
11:0012:011h 01mARGJIROSarandëDaily
13:0014:011h 01mARGJIROSarandëDaily
17:0018:011h 01mARGJIROSarandëDaily

Where the bus leaves from

Operators: ARGJIRO, TRANS-BUTRINTI.

Common questions

How long is the bus from Saranda to Gjirokastra?

About 1h 01m (fastest 1h 01m), 52 km, according to the official eTransport timetable.

How much is the bus from Saranda to Gjirokastra?

Typically about 280 ALL (≈ €3), paid in cash on board. Fares can change; check with the driver.

What time is the first and last bus from Saranda to Gjirokastra?

The first bus leaves at 08:00 and the last at 17:00 (timetable fetched 28 October 2026). Not every departure runs every day: see the table.

How many buses a day go from Saranda to Gjirokastra?

6 on a Monday and 6 on a Sunday.

Where does the bus to Gjirokastra leave from in Saranda?

Sarandë, Rruga Flamurit.

More buses from Saranda

Source: the official national timetable on eTransport.al (DPSHTRR), fetched 28 October 2026. LoveAlbania isn't the operator; times can change without notice.