Saranda

Private car transfer
from Tirana to Saranda

Door-to-door
in 4 h 20 min
From ...
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Tirana.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 4 h 20 min.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Saranda.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 276 km
  • 4 h 20 min

Questions & Answers about Traveling from Tirana to Saranda

The journey from Tirana to Saranda bus station takes at least 4 hours and 25 minutes, though the route and timetable during which the bus departs will vary across each bus company. The bus journey may not be as comfortable as a private transfer.
The best way to get from Tirana to Saranda is with a Daytrip private transfer, a more comfortable and convenient alternative to a rental car or public transportation. This door-to-door service also offers optional sightseeing stops along the Ionian Sea.
The drive from Tirana to Saranda takes just under 4.5 hours, so it is not a common day trip. The journey can sometimes take even longer with bus travel, so travelers generally choose to stay at least one night and explore the town and the Albanian Riviera.
A bus ticket from Tirana to Saranda is around $16-$55, making it the most affordable public transport option (as there are no passenger trains from the Tirana city center to Saranda. Buses to and from the Tirana International Airport can sometimes be more expensive.
The best way to get from Tirana airport to Saranda is with a Daytrip private car service, which offers smooth, stress-free transportation and flexible online booking. This option allows you to customize your transfer to your flight’s departure or arrival time.
The cheapest way from Tirana to Saranda is by bus, with a bus ticket typically costing between $16-$55. Ticket prices may be higher for tickets purchased at the bus terminal on the day the bus departs than for those purchased in advance online.

Visit these sights on the way

Durres

Durres

Albania's biggest port is also one of its oldest cities, and home to one of the largest amphitheatres in the Balkans. Big in the Balkans 

Cobo Winery

Cobo Winery

This family-run winery is leading the national wine-making revival after the communist government killed the industry. Viticultural Revival 

Museum of Apollonia

Museum of Apollonia

Roam the ruins of an ancient Greco-Roman city, and see hundreds of excavated artefacts inside a medieval monastery. Forgotten Philosophy 

Vlore

Vlore

Albania declared independence from the Ottoman Empire in this ancient port city. Harbouring Independence 

Gjirokaster

Gjirokaster

With stone streets, stone buildings, and a stone fortress, this UNESCO World Heritage Site lives up to its name. Gjirokaster 

Saint Mary Church

Saint Mary Church

This medieval church is an exceptional example of Byzantine architecture with stupendous interior decor. Exquisitely Aged 

Why people love Daytrip

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  • 610 travelers took this route with us
Dec 4, 2024

Excellent service for transfers in Thailand

I was unsure about this company but a few good reviews on Trip Advisor made me take the chance. I am so happy that we did. We needed a ride from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai. Our driver Saksun was an excellent driver - it's not a long distance to drive (by Texas standards!) but the road is challenging and there are a lot of places where improvements to the road are being made. It took around 3 hours with a stop at a place with very clean bathrooms, very interesting hot springs and a place to get a snack and cold drinks. Saksun had a vehicle that was fantastic for this type of drive - a very comfortable ride indeed and was obviously well maintained and very clean. I highly recommend this company. I used to post on trip advisor as "lakekariba" but got out of the habit of doing so. This company was so easy to use and the result was so enjoyable that I felt that the company Daytrip and the driver Saksun had earned our trust and a glowing review. Gillian and Ted Pearsall Austin, Texas

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler lakekariba
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lakekariba

Dec 4, 2024
Dec 3, 2024

Excellent option to get to Vienna to Budapest!

We used Daytrip to travel between Budapest and Vienna with a 2 hour stop for lunch in Bratislava. Our driver Zsombor arrived on time at our hotel in Budapest and was very friendly and informative throughout our trip. His vehicle was roomy and clean and he was kind enough to provide us with some bottled water for the trip. Our quick visit stop in Bratislava was very nice as well. He gave us plenty of time to explore the city and have lunch before meeting him again when it was time to head for Vienna. Daytrip provided us with a happy and trouble free transfer between Budapest and Vienna. Many thanks to your team and especially to your driver Zsombor!

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler pgh1125
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pgh1125

Dec 3, 2024
Sep 11, 2020

Private car from Tirana to Sarandë and back! Great!

A great experience with our driver down the coast from Tirana to Sarandë and back. Our driver, Reoland, was friendly, helpful and nice to chat with on the drive, even pointing out local spots along on the way! Def would use this service again as it was a delight!

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler kris2fere
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kris2fere

Sep 11, 2020
Sep 30, 2019

An excellent service

We had booked a trip which involved travelling in Albania between Tirana and Sarande with an overnight stop in Berat. We booked our transfers with My Daytrip a couple of months before we travelled so were very reassured when My Daytrip contacted us the week before we left the UK to confirm the first journey and and send us a photograph of our driver Florjan and details of his vehicle and his contact details. Florjan ended up being our driver for all our journeys and he was an excellent driver. He was always extremely punctual and willing to accommodate slight changes in our timings. He was also very pleasant and helpful particularly when we turned up in Sarande to discover the accommodation we had booked had closed for the season and he found us alternative accommodation. I would thoroughly recommend My Daytrip service.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler katherinem481
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katherinem481

Sep 30, 2019

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  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
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The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Tirana to Saranda
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Tirana to Saranda

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

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