A private one-way ride into the heart of the Albanian Alps — 173 km, about 4 hours, no border. Built for hikers relocating with luggage and travellers starting or ending the Theth–Valbona trek. Door-to-door to your guesthouse.
Tirana to Theth is a 173 km private transfer — north on the A1 to Shkodër, then up the paved SH21 over the Boga pass into the mountains. About 4 hours door-to-door, all-inclusive: fuel, tolls, luggage and an English-speaking driver. A one-way ride, not a guided tour.
Pickup anywhere in Tirana, luggage loaded. North on the A1 motorway toward Shkodër and the mountains.
The Alps gateway city — the last town with shops and cash machines before the mountain road. A quick stop if you need supplies.
The winding paved climb from Shkodër over the pass at Thorë — hairpins, pine forest and the first high peaks of the Accursed Mountains.
Down into the Theth valley — stone kulla towers, the church meadow and the trailheads. Dropped at your guesthouse door with your bags.
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
Tirana International Airport (TIA/Rinas) is north of the city, closer to the mountains — TIA to Theth is about 158 km, 3h 55m. We meet you at arrivals with a name sign, flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting, then drive straight up.
Finishing your hike? Theth to Tirana runs the same road in reverse, same fixed price — handy for a flight out of TIA.
Book Theth → Tirana →This is a point-to-point private transfer for people who need to get to (or out of) Theth with their luggage — not a guided day tour. It suits hikers starting the famous Theth–Valbona pass trek, travellers moving between guesthouses, and anyone who wants a comfortable one-way ride instead of a cramped shared furgon. From Tirana it is 173 km: the A1 north to Shkodër, then the paved SH21 up over the Boga pass into the Albanian Alps, about four hours door-to-door.
The classic plan is Theth in, hike the pass to Valbonë, then travel out from there. We can drop you in Theth and collect you days later from Valbonë or the Lake Koman ferry terminal — booked together as one itinerary. If you want a return sightseeing day in Theth instead, our Theth day trip from Tirana is the better fit; this page is the one-way transfer.
Everything specific to this route.
A transfer — a private one-way ride from Tirana to your Theth guesthouse with your luggage. There's no fixed sightseeing itinerary. If you want a guided return day with the driver waiting, see our Theth day trip from Tirana instead.
About 4 hours for 173 km. The final hour is the SH21 mountain road from Shkodër — fully paved now but narrow and winding over the Boga pass. Comfortable in a standard car from late spring to mid-autumn.
Yes — that's the most common request. We drop you in Theth, you hike over to Valbonë, and we collect you from Valbonë or the Koman ferry terminal. Ask for a combined quote when booking.
From €185 per vehicle (sedan, 1–3 passengers), not per person — fuel, tolls, luggage, an English-speaking driver and door-to-door service to your guesthouse. Minivans for larger groups are quoted on the same page.
Best from roughly May to October. The pass can be difficult or closed in deep winter; message us before booking off-season and we'll confirm current road conditions.
"Exactly what we needed — a straight ride from Tirana to our Theth guesthouse with all our hiking gear. No squeezing into a shared van. The driver knew the mountain road and picked us up from Valbonë three days later. Perfect."
"Comfortable and on time. We relocated from Tirana into the Alps to start the Valbona trek — bags in the boot, door to door. Much less stress than the furgon everyone warns you about."
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 €185 per vehicle, confirmed in your written quote. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Hiking the pass? Ask us to quote the pickup from Valbonë or the Koman ferry.