Tirana → Himara
- Fare
- 12–15€
- Duration
- 3.5–5 hours
- Frequency
- Several departures daily (summer)
- Distance
- ~220 km
Bus Routes
10 bus and furgon routes across Himara and south Albania — real fares, durations and how often they run. Tap any route for the full timetable guide.
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Getting Into the Region
The long-haul routes from Tirana and the airport that bring you to the south.
Tirana → Saranda
- Fare
- 12–20€ (1,200–2,000 ALL)
- Duration
- 4.5–7+ hours
- Frequency
- One direct daily, more in summer
Himara → Tirana Airport (TIA)
No direct bus- Fare
- 100–150€ transfer / 40–80€ split
- Duration
- 3.5–4 hours by car
- Frequency
- No direct early-flight bus — pre-booked transfer
- Distance
- ~230 km
Public buses change in Tirana (6–8 hours); only a private transfer reaches the airport before 9am.
Full route guide →Along the Riviera Coast
Short SH8 hops connecting the coastal towns, mostly local buses and furgons.
Himara → Saranda
- Fare
- 6–10€
- Duration
- 1h 15m – 2h
- Frequency
- Direct local services daily
- Distance
- ~55 km
Himara → Vlora
- Fare
- 8–10€ (800–1,000 ALL)
- Duration
- 1h 15m – 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Frequent daily intercity buses
Himara → Dhermi
- Fare
- 2–3€
- Duration
- ~25 minutes
- Frequency
- Multiple SH8 buses daily
- Distance
- ~22 km
Himara → Borsh
- Fare
- 3–5€
- Duration
- 30–45 minutes
- Frequency
- Direct furgon, several daily
- Distance
- ~20 km
Saranda → Ksamil
- Fare
- ~1€ (100 ALL)
- Duration
- 15–20 minutes
- Frequency
- Every 20–30 min in summer
- Distance
- 14 km
Ksamil → Himara
No direct bus- Fare
- 30–55€ (hybrid via Saranda)
- Duration
- 2h – 3h 30m
- Frequency
- No reliable direct bus — transfer via Saranda
Plan as two legs (Ksamil → Saranda → Himara) with a timing buffer.
Full route guide →Inland & Day Trips
Routes that leave the coast for the mountains and historic towns.
Bus Travel FAQ
Do buses in south Albania run to a fixed timetable?
Mostly no. Local buses and furgons rarely follow a printed schedule — they often leave when full or on rough intervals, and frequencies drop sharply outside summer. Treat every time here as a current-season estimate and ask at the bus stop on the day.
Can I pay the bus fare by card?
No. Local buses and furgons are cash-only, paid in Albanian lek to the driver. Carry small notes and have exact change ready.
Is there a direct bus from Ksamil to Himara?
Not a reliable one. Plan it as a two-leg transfer via Saranda (Ksamil → Saranda → Himara), leaving a timing buffer between the legs.
How much is the bus from Saranda to Ksamil?
About 100 lek (~1 EUR) for a 15–20 minute ride. In summer it runs every 20–30 minutes; off-season it can be every 45–60 minutes.
How long does the Tirana to Himara bus take?
Around 3.5–5 hours for the ~220 km route, with several departures a day in summer and fares of about 12–15 EUR.
When do the last buses run?
Frequency drops in the late afternoon. On short coastal hops like Saranda–Ksamil the last bus is roughly 19:00–20:00 in peak summer and earlier off-season, so keep a taxi backup for late returns.
Fares Change — Carry Cash
Local buses and furgons are cash-only in lek, rarely run to a printed timetable, and shift with the season. Treat every fare and time here as a current-season estimate and ask at the bus stop on the day. Each route guide explains the booking reality in detail.