Cheap Bus Tickets in Albania

Bus travel in Albania is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was $50. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighboring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Albania:
Tirana ↔ Pristina (average: $20)
Tirana ↔ Durrës (average: $10)
Tirana ↔ Skopje (average: $26)

While you can choose between different transports, Buses is usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Albania with 10 routes.

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Tirana to Pristina
Travel time: 4h
Ticket prices: From $20
Frequency: 4 departures daily
Recommended operators: Grandi Navi Veloci, Nela Travel and Tours, Meti Comerc, Kabashi Tours, Alpar Turizm, Skenderbeu shpk, Adis Travel & Tours, Luna Travel, Ventouris Ferries, Arbeni Tours

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Tirana ↔ Pristina, Kosovo
Tirana ↔ Skopje, Macedonia
Tirana ↔ Istanbul Europe, Turkey

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Tirana Airport