The Albania to Montenegro coast crossing. North through Albania past Lake Shkodër, across the border at Hani i Hotit, then west to Budva on the Adriatic. 178 km, around 4 hours — a classic Balkan coastal hop.
Drive from Tirana to Budva in approximately 3h 54m. Private transfer from €180 per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, border crossing, English-speaking driver, door-to-door.
Pickup from your hotel, apartment, or Tirana Airport (TIA). North through Albania toward Shkodër and the Montenegrin border.
North past the city of Shkodër and its vast lake toward the Montenegrin border.
Crossing at Hani i Hotit — driver handles paperwork; can be slower in peak summer.
West to Budva on the Adriatic — the walled Old Town, Slovenska Plaža, or your hotel.
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
Tirana Airport (TIA) to Budva is about 175 km, roughly 4h with the border. We meet you at arrivals with flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting.
Heading back south? Budva to Tirana reverses this coastal hop.
Book Budva → Tirana →Tirana to Budva is a 178-km cross-border coastal transfer, around 3h 54m. The route runs north through Albania past Shkodër and its lake, crosses into Montenegro at Hani i Hotit, then heads west to Budva on the Adriatic — a classic Balkan coastal hop.
One border: Albania→Montenegro at Hani i Hotit. The driver handles all paperwork; you stay in the car with your passport ready. EU, UK, US, Canadian and Australian citizens enter both countries visa-free. Check current entry requirements for your nationality before travel.
Everything specific to this route.
Around 3h 54m for 178 km, including a typical border stop at Hani i Hotit.
One: Albania→Montenegro at Hani i Hotit. Driver handles all paperwork.
EU, UK, US, Canadian and Australian citizens enter both countries visa-free with a valid passport. Check current requirements for your nationality before travel.
Yes — Shkodër (Rozafa castle) and Sveti Stefan near Budva are popular. Quick photo stops are free; longer visits may add a small wait fee.
Yes — Kotor, Tivat, Herceg Novi and Sveti Stefan are all available as onward or combined routes. Request a quote.
"Easy coastal drive from Tirana to Budva. Past Shkodër lake, one quick border, and onto the Montenegrin coast. Driver dropped us right by the Old Town. Comfortable and professional."
"We added a Sveti Stefan photo stop near Budva—gorgeous. Quick border, spotless car, friendly driver. Much easier than the bus with a change in Podgorica."
"Door-to-door from Tirana to Budva with the family. Relaxed pace, one smooth border, and the driver knew the coast well. Would recommend for a beach trip."
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 €180 sedan, €216 minivan. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Border crossing handled by the driver.
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