The Albania to Bay of Kotor crossing. North through Albania, across the border at Hani i Hotit, then around the western edge of the Bay of Kotor to Herceg Novi at the bay’s mouth. 219 km, around 5 hours.
Drive from Tirana to Herceg Novi in approximately 4h 54m. Private transfer from €250 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 Shkodër and its lake toward the Montenegrin border.
Crossing at Hani i Hotit — driver handles paperwork; can be slower in peak summer.
Through Podgorica and down to the coast, then around the western edge of the Bay of Kotor.
Arrive at Herceg Novi at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor — the old town steps, the seafront promenade, 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 Herceg Novi is about 215 km, roughly 5h with the border. We meet you at arrivals with flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting.
Heading back south? Herceg Novi to Tirana reverses this Bay of Kotor run.
Book Herceg Novi → Tirana →Tirana to Herceg Novi is a 219-km cross-border transfer, around 4h 54m. The route runs north through Albania past Shkodër, crosses into Montenegro at Hani i Hotit, passes Podgorica, and reaches the coast at the mouth of the Bay of Kotor — Herceg Novi, the bay’s western gateway.
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 4h 54m for 219 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, Budva and Perast are popular. Quick photo stops are free; longer visits may add a small wait fee.
Yes — Kotor, Perast and Tivat are all a short drive further around the bay. Request a combined quote.
"Beautiful drive from Tirana to Herceg Novi. Past Shkodër, one quick border, then the Bay of Kotor opening up. The driver dropped us right by the seafront. Comfortable and professional."
"We added a Perast photo stop on the bay—magical. Quick border, spotless car, knowledgeable driver. Much easier than the bus with a change."
"Door-to-door from Tirana to Herceg Novi with the family. Relaxed pace, one smooth border, and the driver knew the bay road well. Would recommend."
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 €250 sedan, €300 minivan. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Border crossing handled by the driver.
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