The longest cross-Balkan transfer we offer. Slovenia to Albania, around 13 hours and 3 borders. Typically split over 2 days with an overnight in Kotor or Tivat. Driver handles all paperwork.
Drive from Ljubljana to Tirana in approximately 13h (usually split over two days). Private transfer from €620 per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, three border crossings, English-speaking driver, door-to-door.
Pickup from your hotel, apartment, or Ljubljana Airport (LJU). South on the A2/A1 motorway toward the Croatian coast.
Schengen-internal crossing — usually a quick passport spot-check.
Down the Croatian A1 and across the Pelješac Bridge to the southern Dalmatian coast past Dubrovnik.
Full international crossing at Karašovići/Debeli Brijeg — can be slower in peak summer.
Kotor, Tivat or Budva on the Bay of Kotor — the natural overnight point to split the 13-hour drive.
Crossing at Sukobin/Muriqan into Albania — driver handles all paperwork.
Through Shkodër and down the A2 to Tirana — Skanderbeg Square, the city centre, or Tirana Airport (TIA).
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
Ljubljana Airport (LJU) to Tirana is over 1100 km and three borders — almost always booked as a 2-day transfer with an overnight in Montenegro. We meet you at arrivals with flight tracking.
Heading back north? Tirana to Ljubljana reverses this four-country run — usually over two days.
Book Tirana → Ljubljana →Ljubljana to Tirana is a 1116-km transfer through 4 countries: Slovenia, Croatia, Montenegro and Albania. The standard route uses the coastal corridor (A1 to Pelješac, then through Montenegro to Albania), crossing 3 borders. Drive time around 13 hours; this is genuinely long for a single day, and most clients split it with an overnight in Kotor, Tivat or Budva.
Three borders: Slovenia→Croatia (Schengen-internal), Croatia→Montenegro at Karasovići, Montenegro→Albania at Sukobin/Muriqan. Driver handles all paperwork at every crossing. EU/UK/US/Canadian/Australian citizens enter all four countries visa-free; check current requirements for your nationality before travel.
Everything specific to this route.
Around 13 hours for 1116 km via the coastal corridor. Genuinely long for a single day; most clients split with an overnight in Montenegro.
Three: Slovenia→Croatia, Croatia→Montenegro at Karasovići, Montenegro→Albania at Sukobin/Muriqan. Driver handles all paperwork.
Most clients split over two days with an overnight in Kotor, Tivat or Budva. More comfortable, roughly the same total cost (we quote the 2-day option separately).
EU/UK/US/Canadian/Australian citizens enter Albania visa-free for short stays. Check current requirements for your nationality before travel.
The inland route via Sarajevo is similar in distance but involves more mountain driving. The coastal route is typical for first-time travellers and most scenic.
"An epic four-country journey. We split it over two days with an overnight in Kotor, which the driver arranged. Every border handled for us. Arrived in Tirana relaxed rather than exhausted."
"Booked the 2-day option Ljubljana to Tirana. The Bay of Kotor overnight was a highlight in itself. Three borders, all smooth, and the driver was excellent company on the long drive."
"Door-to-door across the whole western Balkans. Long, but far easier than piecing together flights and buses. Professional, comfortable, and the driver knew every crossing."
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 €620 sedan, €744 minivan. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. All three border crossings handled by the driver; ask for the 2-day option.
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