Sarandë → Ksamil
Everything you need to know about getting from Sarandë to Ksamil by bus.
Getting From Sarandë To Ksamil
Getting from Sarandë to Ksamil is actually really easy, and the bus is super cheap.
A one-way ticket costs 150 lek (around €1.30) per person. You pay the driver in cash, so make sure you have some Albanian lek with you.
I recommend having small bills or coins because it just makes everything easier.
🚌 Bus Times From Sarandë To Ksamil
The buses run throughout the day. These are the departure times:
Something Important To Know
One thing to know is that the bus you're taking actually continues all the way to Butrint.
So don't worry if you see Butrint written on the front of the bus. You're simply getting off earlier in Ksamil.
Sarandë Port
The easiest place to catch the bus is near the ferry terminal and port of Sarandë.
Look for the bus stop on Rruga Jonianet, near the port. There's a roundabout with a big tree, which makes the area pretty easy to recognize.
📍 OPEN IN GOOGLE MAPS →
If you want to actually get a seat, I recommend getting on at the port. The bus can fill up really quickly, especially during the summer. If you get on at a later stop, you might have to stand.
📍 Other Bus Stops In Sarandë
You can also get on the bus from the city centre. There's a stop near SOS Bar on Rruga Skënderbeu.
📍 CITY CENTRE BUS STOP → CITY CENTRE BUS STOP →There's also another stop near Hotel Butrinti.
📍 HOTEL BUTRINTI BUS STOP →⏱️ How Long Does It Take?
The bus ride from Sarandë to Ksamil is usually around 20–25 minutes, but this can definitely change depending on traffic.
And trust me, traffic can get crazy in July and August, so give yourself some extra time if you're trying to get somewhere at a specific time.
Arriving In Ksamil
Once you arrive in Ksamil, there are several different bus stops where you can catch the bus back toward Sarandë or Butrint.
You don't necessarily have to go back to the exact place where you were dropped off. There are several stops throughout Ksamil.
📍 Bus Stops In Ksamil
1st Bus Stop Ksamil – Bus Butrinti to Saranda
📍 OPEN 1ST BUS STOP →2nd Bus Stop Ksamil – Bus Butrinti to Saranda
📍 OPEN 2ND BUS STOP →3rd Bus Stop Ksamil – Bus Butrinti to Saranda
📍 OPEN 3RD BUS STOP →4th Bus Stop Ksamil – Bus Butrinti to Saranda
📍 OPEN 4TH BUS STOP →Don't stress too much if you're not exactly sure where to get off. The buses are used to tourists going to Ksamil.
Just tell the driver "Ksamil" when you get on, and they can help you know when to get off.