Bus from Tirana (Tiranë) to Saranda (Sarandë)
20 buses a day (Monday; 20 on Sunday) go from Tirana to Saranda. The first leaves at 05:30 and the last at 22:00. The trip takes about 5h 36m for 280 km, and the fare is typically about 1,300–1,500 ALL (≈ €13–15), cash on board.
Official eTransport timetable, fetched 28 October 2026. Buses can change: confirm at the terminal.
- Journey
- 5h 36m
- Buses (Mon)
- 20
- Fare
- about 1,300–1,500 ALL
- Distance
- 280 km
Timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Time | Operator | From | Runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:30 | 10:19 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 05:30 | 11:06 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 07:00 | 12:41 | 5h 41m | OLGENO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 07:30 | 12:19 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 07:30 | 13:06 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 08:30 | 13:19 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 08:30 | 14:06 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 09:45 | 14:34 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 09:45 | 15:21 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 10:30 | 16:11 | 5h 41m | OLGENO | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 12:30 | 17:19 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 12:30 | 18:06 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 14:00 | 18:49 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 14:00 | 19:41 | 5h 41m | TRANSBUS - SARANDA | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 14:15 | 19:51 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 16:00 | 20:49 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 16:00 | 21:36 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 16:30 | 22:11 | 5h 41m | TRANSBUS - SARANDA | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 22:00 | 02:49 | 4h 49m | T I S A | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
| 22:00 | 03:36 | 5h 36m | TRANS-BUTRINTI | Tiranë Veri-Jug | Daily |
Where the bus leaves from
- Tiranë Veri-JugRruga Kastriotët Kthesa e KamzësDirections
Operators: OLGENO, T I S A, TRANS-BUTRINTI, TRANSBUS - SARANDA.
Common questions
How long is the bus from Tirana to Saranda?
About 5h 36m (fastest 4h 49m), 280 km, according to the official eTransport timetable.
How much is the bus from Tirana to Saranda?
Typically about 1,300–1,500 ALL (≈ €13–15), paid in cash on board. Fares can change; check with the driver.
What time is the first and last bus from Tirana to Saranda?
The first bus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 22:00 (timetable fetched 28 October 2026). Not every departure runs every day: see the table.
How many buses a day go from Tirana to Saranda?
20 on a Monday and 20 on a Sunday.
Where does the bus to Saranda leave from in Tirana?
Tiranë Veri-Jug, Rruga Kastriotët Kthesa e Kamzës.
More buses from Tirana
- Tirana → Durres
- Tirana → Elbasan
- Tirana → Shkodra
- Tirana → Vlora
- Tirana → Fushe Krujë
- Tirana → Fier
- Tirana → Sukth
- Tirana → Laç
- Tirana → Berat
- Tirana → Lushnja
- Tirana → Bajram Curri
- Tirana → Korca
Source: the official national timetable on eTransport.al (DPSHTRR), fetched 28 October 2026. LoveAlbania isn't the operator; times can change without notice.