Over the hills to the Shkumbin valley — 39 km from Tirana to Elbasan, about 40 minutes on the SH3. A walled Ottoman old town, and the natural first leg of the road toward Ohrid and Korçë.
Tirana to Elbasan is a short 39 km run on the SH3 over the Krrabë pass into the Shkumbin valley — about 40 minutes door-to-door, all-inclusive: fuel, tolls and an English-speaking driver.
Pickup in Tirana. South-east on the SH3, climbing over the Krrabë pass toward the Shkumbin valley.
Into Elbasan — the walled Ottoman castle quarter, the riverside, or your hotel. Door-to-door.
Per vehicle, not per person. All prices include tolls, fuel, luggage handling, water, and child seats on request.
Picked up and dropped off at your exact address
Motorway tolls covered, no extras
Short photo stops may be included where operationally possible
Professional, local, English-speaking driver
Heading back to the capital? Elbasan to Tirana is the same road in reverse, same fixed price.
Book Elbasan → Tirana →Elbasan sits in the Shkumbin valley just over the hills from Tirana — a city built around a walled Ottoman castle quarter, with a laid-back riverside and a strong local food scene. It's only about 40 minutes from the capital over the Krrabë pass, which also makes it the first leg of the historic route east toward Pogradec, Lake Ohrid and Korçë.
Because Elbasan is where the road toward the Macedonian border and the Ohrid lakes begins, many guests use this transfer as a stage of a longer journey. Tell us where you're ultimately headed — Ohrid, Korçë or Pogradec — and we can quote the through-transfer with Elbasan as a stop, rather than two separate rides.
Everything specific to this route.
About 40 minutes for 39 km on the SH3 over the Krrabë pass. A quick, scenic hop rather than a long haul.
No — Elbasan is in central Albania, so this is a domestic transfer with no border. The Macedonian border is much further east, beyond Pogradec.
Yes — Elbasan is the first leg of the road east. We can drive you through to Pogradec, Lake Ohrid or Korçë as one door-to-door booking; ask for a combined quote.
From €55 per vehicle (sedan, 1–3 passengers), not per person — fuel, tolls, an English-speaking driver and door-to-door service. Minivans for larger groups are quoted on the same page.
It's a short trip, but a quick photo stop at the Krrabë pass is free. Longer detours can be added and quoted inclusively — just tell us when booking.
"Quick, comfortable ride over the pass from Tirana to Elbasan. The driver dropped us right by the castle walls and gave us a couple of food recommendations. Fixed price, no fuss."
"We used this as the first leg on the way to Ohrid and they quoted the whole thing together. Smooth and good value — much easier than the bus with bags."
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 from €55 per vehicle, confirmed in your written quote. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Heading on to Ohrid or Korçë? Ask us to quote the through-transfer.