- Must visit
Bunk'Art 1
Large museum inside a Cold War bunker on the city’s edge, exploring Albania’s communist era through immersive rooms, documents, and installations.
Cheapest price
$42
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
5 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
134 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budva to Tiranë is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budva to Tiranë will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $42.
Of the 3 buses that leave Budva for Tiranë on Sat, Jun 20, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 20 the direct buses cover the 134 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 10 m .
On Sat, Jun 20 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budva to Tiranë among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $35. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, and a bus costs an average of $35.
Distance: 83 miles (134 km)
Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$39 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 5m Average total duration Fastest 5h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about -2h -57m sooner (5h 35m by bus vs 3h 38m by car) and save roughly $-0.23 (€-0.19) compared to fuel and tolls ($39 (€32) vs $39 (€32)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Old Town Travel, Jadran Ekspres Kotor.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $252 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:45AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator Old Town Travel | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator Jadran Ekspres Kotor | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $173 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $248 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $247 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 02:45AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
Operator GoOpti | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $200 |
The table below shows live departures for Budva to Tiranë buses for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 11:20 AM Budva, Autobuska Stanica (Будва, Аутобуска Станица) | 5h20 | 4:40 PM Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Budva to Tiranë run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 35m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 (€29) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:00, the last at 11:20. The fastest bus covers the 83 miles (134 km) distance in 5h 20m.
Distance 83 miles (134 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 (€29) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 20m |
First bus 6:00 AM |
Last bus 11:20 AM |
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Discover the best of Tiranë — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Tiranë trip today.
Large museum inside a Cold War bunker on the city’s edge, exploring Albania’s communist era through immersive rooms, documents, and installations.
Central bunker museum focused on the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the secret police period, with a compact but powerful historical narrative.
Albania’s main history museum, known for its large mosaic facade and galleries covering antiquity, the Middle Ages, and modern national history.
The city’s main square and essential first stop, surrounded by major museums, government buildings, and landmark architecture.
Tirana’s trendiest district, once restricted to communist elites and now known for lively streets, design-forward venues, and nightlife energy.
Large urban park around the Artificial Lake, popular for walking, jogging, relaxing, and escaping the busy center.
Albania’s signature baked dish of lamb and rice with a tangy yogurt and egg mixture. It is especially associated with home cooking and is one of the most traditional meals to try in Tiranë.
A classic specialty of Tiranë made with peppers, tomatoes, onions, and creamy cheese, sometimes enriched with liver or meat. It is one of the city’s most emblematic traditional dishes.
Flaky pastry filled with cheese, spinach, meat, or other savory fillings. It is a daily staple across Albania and one of the most common quick bites in Tiranë.
One of Tiranë’s best-known modern Albanian restaurants, offering refined versions of local ingredients and traditional recipes in a contemporary setting.
A respected farm-to-table Albanian restaurant in Tiranë, known for regional dishes, quality local produce, and a contemporary rustic atmosphere.
A well-known traditional restaurant with a rustic atmosphere, famous for classic Albanian dishes such as fërgesë, byrek, and regional meze.
Prices are low by European capital standards. Food, coffee, and taxis are affordable; upscale hotels cost more.
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory. Round up small bills or leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service; taxis are often rounded up.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budva to Tiranë by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Tiranë, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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