From the UNESCO Bay of Kotor to the southern Albanian Riviera. Roughly 425 km via Budva, Bar, Ulcinj, the Sukobin border, Shkodër, Tirana, Vlorë and the coastal road south of the Llogara Pass. One driver, fixed price, two countries.
Drive from Kotor to Sarandë in approximately 7h 56m. Private transfer from €390 per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, border crossing, English-speaking driver, door-to-door.
Pickup anywhere in Kotor — Old Town gate, Dobrota, Prčanj, or Tivat Airport (TIV) 8 km north. South along the Montenegrin coast through Budva and Bar.
Crossing at Sukobin/Muriqan — the standard coastal crossing; driver handles paperwork.
The A2 motorway runs south past Shkodër and Tirana to Vlorë, gateway of the Riviera.
The SH8 climbs the cliff-top Llogara Pass — the classic Ionian Riviera panorama — before dropping to the southern coast.
Arrive in Sarandë opposite Corfu — the port promenade, Lekursi Castle road, or your hotel. Add Ksamil (12 km) or Butrint (16 km) at no extra fee.
Per vehicle, not per person. All prices include tolls, fuel, border crossing assistance, luggage handling, water, and child seats on request.
Picked up and dropped off at your exact address
Driver manages all paperwork at crossings
Short photo stops may be included where operationally possible
Professional, local, English-speaking driver
Tivat Airport (TIV) is 8 km from Kotor; from arrivals it's about 8h to Sarandë with the border. We meet you with flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting.
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Coming back to the bay? Sarandë to Kotor runs the same Riviera route in reverse at the same fixed price.
Book Sarandë → Kotor →Kotor sits at the head of Boka Kotorska, a UNESCO-listed Adriatic bay; Sarandë is the main port on the southern Albanian coast, opposite Corfu. The route runs south through Budva, Bar, Ulcinj and crosses into Albania at Sukobin/Muriqan. From the border it continues through Shkodër, Tirana, Vlorë and finally the coastal SH8 to Sarandë — the same Llogara Pass section used in reverse for the Sarandë→Kotor direction.
Pickup anywhere in Kotor — Old Town gate, Dobrota, Muo, Prčanj, or Tivat Airport (TIV) 8 km north. Drop-off anywhere in Sarandë — the port promenade, Lekursi Castle road, or your hotel. Add Ksamil (12 km south) or Butrint National Park (16 km south) at no extra fee.
Everything specific to this route.
Around 7h 56m for 425 km, including a typical border stop and one lunch break.
Most EU, UK, US, CA, AU passport holders enter Albania visa-free for up to 90 days. Check your specific passport on the Albanian MFA website.
Yes — both are within 16 km of Sarandë on the same coastal road. No extra fee.
Yes — Tirana is mid-route. A 60-minute lunch stop is free of charge.
Yes. The Llogara Pass is occasionally closed in heavy winter snow; the inland alternative via the A2 motorway and SH75 is used in those rare cases.
"Epic Riviera drive from Kotor to Sarandë. The Llogara Pass views were unforgettable. One border, all handled, and the driver dropped us right at our seafront hotel. Worth every minute."
"We ended the trip in Ksamil at no extra charge—perfect. Long day but comfortable, and the driver timed the Llogara stretch for the afternoon light. Highly recommend."
"Door-to-door from Kotor to Sarandë for our beach holiday. Far easier than piecing together buses through Albania. Professional, punctual, friendly. Would book again."
We operate minibuses and full-size coaches for groups of 8 to 50 passengers. We usually respond promptly during business hours.
Sprinter-type · Families, small groups
30-seat coach · Tour groups, weddings
50-seat touring coach with WC
Tell us about your group and we’ll send you a custom quote — we usually respond promptly during business hours.
Fixed price €390 sedan, €468 minivan. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Border crossing handled by the driver; Ksamil and Butrint included.
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