Tirana to Saranda Bus
Compare departures from Tirana to Saranda, choose an inland journey or the separate coastal service, and book your ticket online with AlbanianBus. Travelling back? See Saranda to Tirana departures.
Tirana–Saranda at a glance
Departure city: Tirana, Albania. Destination: Saranda (Sarandë), on Albania’s southern coast.
Inland departures listed: 06:30, 07:30, 08:30, 09:00, 12:30, 14:00 inland, 16:00 and 22:00. The 06:30 service continues to Ksamil. There are two distinct 14:00 services: inland and coastal. The 14:00 inland service uses the linked 13:00 airport-service booking post. Select Tirana as your boarding stop; the Tirana–Saranda fare is €21. All times are local Albania time.
Scheduled journey: approximately 4½–5 hours according to the booking timetables below. Traffic, road conditions and stops can change arrival times. Listed Tirana–Saranda fares: €30 for the early 06:30 city service, €21 for the other listed daytime inland services, €22 for 22:00 and €20 for the coastal service.
Select your travel date on the individual booking page to see whether that departure is offered and the final fare. A listed schedule does not guarantee seats or year-round operation.
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Each Book now button opens the corresponding AlbanianBus booking page. Choose Tirana → Saranda, your date and passenger count there. Book online; this overview does not reserve a seat.
06:30 · Tirana to Saranda & Ksamil
Tirana boarding: 06:30 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 11:00 · Listed Tirana–Saranda fare: €30 per person, one way.
This early service continues to Ksamil. The airport-origin service starts at Tirana Airport at 05:00 and then boards in Tirana at 06:30: 05:00 is an airport time, not the Tirana city departure time. Select your boarding stop and destination when booking. Check the service confirmation for its exact arrival and station details.
07:30 · Tirana to Saranda
Departure: 07:30 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 12:30 · Listed fare: €21 per person, one way.
Inland route.
08:30 · Tirana to Saranda
Departure: 08:30 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 13:30 · Listed fare: €21 per person, one way.
Inland route.
09:00 · Tirana to Saranda
Departure: 09:00 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 14:00 · Listed fare: €21 per person, one way.
Inland route · airport departure at 09:30.
12:30 · Tirana to Saranda
Departure: 12:30 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 17:00 · Listed fare: €21 per person, one way.
Inland route.
14:00 · Inland route
Tirana departure: 14:00 · Airport departure: 13:00 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 19:00 · Tirana–Saranda fare: €21 per person, one way.
Choose Tirana as your boarding stop and Saranda as your destination on the linked booking page. The airport boarding fare is €28; select the correct stop for your journey.
16:00 · Tirana to Saranda
Departure: 16:00 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 21:00 · Listed fare: €21 per person, one way.
Inland route.
22:00 · Tirana to Saranda
Departure: 22:00 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 02:30 next day · Listed fare: €22 per person, one way.
Inland route.
14:00 · Coastal route
Departure: 14:00 · Scheduled Saranda arrival: 19:00 · Listed fare: €20 per person, one way.
Coastal · via Vlorë and the Albanian Riviera.
Boarding, arrival & onward travel
Frequently asked questions
Does the bus follow the Albanian Riviera?
The inland departures, including the 14:00 inland bus, are separate from the 14:00 coastal service. Inland travel goes toward southern Albania via the Fier–Tepelenë corridor. The coastal service lists Vlorë, Dhërmi, Jalë, Vuno, Qeparo and Borsh on the way to Saranda.
Can I continue to Ksamil?
Early airport-origin buses stop in Tirana and continue to Saranda and Ksamil. The verified 05:00 airport service boards in Tirana at 06:30. The 09:00 Tirana service lists Saranda at 14:00 and Ksamil at 14:30. The 16:00 continuation to Ksamil is planned for the 2027 season and is not advertised here as currently operating. Choose Ksamil as your destination on that booking page and check its separate fare. A ticket ending in Saranda does not automatically include onward travel to Ksamil.
Can I board at Tirana Airport?
The 09:00 city departure lists an airport boarding time of 09:30. Choose Tirana Airport as your boarding stop on the booking page; the airport fare differs from the Tirana city fare. Other airport connecting services are booked separately.
How do I book a ticket?
Open the Book now link for your preferred departure, select your journey date, boarding and dropping stops, and passengers, then complete the online booking. Refer to the confirmation for your station, reporting time and travel conditions.
What about luggage and children?
Check the selected service’s luggage allowance and child fare before paying. Contact AlbanianBus about oversized bags, bicycles, strollers or special requirements; this overview does not promise a common allowance across operators.
Does 22:00 arrive the same day?
No. The 22:00 timetable lists arrival in Saranda at 02:30 the following calendar day. Plan your accommodation and onward transport accordingly.
Planning beyond Saranda?
Saranda is a base for visits to Ksamil, Butrint and the Blue Eye. Arrange your onward transport separately when it is not included in your chosen ticket.
Timetable and base fares checked against AlbanianBus booking records on 31 October 2026. Availability, operating dates, final fares and station instructions are confirmed on the selected booking page and your confirmation.
