Bus from SARANDE to PODGORICA

Sarandë or Saranda is a coastal town in Vlorë County, southern of Albania. Geographically, it is situated on an open sea gulf of the Ionian Sea in the central Mediterranean, about 14 km (8.7 mi) east of the north end of the Greek island of Corfu. Saranda typically has over 300 sunny days a year.

The city is known for its blue deep waters of the Mediterranean. Near Saranda are the remains of the ancient city of Butrint, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In recent years, Saranda has seen a steady increase in tourists, many of them coming by cruise ship. Visitors are attracted by the natural environment of Saranda and its archaeological sites. Saranda has a large Greek population and is considered one of the two centers of the Greek minority in Albania.
Saranda is from the name of the Byzantine monastery of the Agioi Saranda meaning the "Forty Saints", in honor of the Forty Martyrs of Sebaste. 

The present municipality was formed at the 2015 local government reform by the merger of the former municipalities Ksamil and Sarandë, that became municipal units. The seat of the municipality is the town Saranda. 

Saranda has a typical Mediteranean climate and has over 300 sunny days a year. During the summer, temperatures may rise as high as 30 degrees Celsius. However, a refreshing sea breeze constantly blows. Winters are mild and subzero temperatures are uncommon. The wettest months of the year are November and December. Summers are very dry.

Tourism is the main driver of the economy of Sarandë. It is a significant tourist destination on the Ionian Sea, and by far one of the most popular destination in Albania. It's a prosperous region with varied attractions, plants and mountains, rivers and lakes, springs and virgin beaches, citrus plantations, olive groves and vineyards, pastures and woods, fish and shellfish farming, desirable hunting places. In short, the right place for the development of tourism. Saranda's stony beaches are quite decent and there are plenty of sights in and around town, including the mesmerising ancient archaeological site of Butrint and the hypnotic Blue Eye Spring. Between Saranda and Butrint, the lovely beaches and islands of Ksamil are perfect for a dip after a day of exploring

Bus station Podgorica is located at Golootočkih žrtava Square, aprox. 900m from the center of the Montenegro's capital. With over 300 departures, 100 carriers and over one milion travelers per year bus station Podgorica is the most important bus terminal in Montenegro. 

The bus station is close to the railway station. Nearby is situated the Terminus hotel and a shopping centar ''Mall of Montenegro''. Podgorica bus station has many facilities as cafes, stores, a restaurant, a post office, bank, parking, a tourist and a rent-a-car agency, WiFi, toilet etc... Staff is kind and ready to answer to all of your questions. 

In addition to the services of numerous taxi services, passengers can also use the 6A public transport line (Train station - Zlatica) which runs to the very center of the city to the ​ hotel Crna Gora hotel and the Montenegrin National Theatre.

Contact information

Address: Trg Golootočkih žrtava 1, 81000 Podgorica
Working hours: 00:00 - 24:00 h
Phone: +382 (0)20 633 010, 
e-mail: busterminal@t-com.me
web: www.busterminal.me

Information:

•     Box Offices Opening hours: 00:00-24:00
•     Phone: +382 (0)20 620 430

Checkroom: 

•     working hours: 06:00-22:00
•     price for luggage for 1h:  € 1,00
•     daily luggage storage service, per piece, costs € 4,00.

Since access to the platforms is controlled, you can enter the platforms by purchasing a bus ticket or a special platform ticket. The price of a platform ticket is €1.00.

Public transport