From the UNESCO Bay of Kotor to the heart of the Albanian Riviera. Roughly 393 km via Budva, Bar, the Sukobin border, Shkodër, Vlorë and the Llogara Pass coastal road. One driver, one border, a custom quote for your group and vehicle.
Drive from Kotor to Himarë in approximately 7h 30m. Private transfer priced on request per vehicle, all-inclusive — fuel, tolls, one border crossing, English-speaking driver, door-to-door.
Pickup anywhere in Kotor. South along the Montenegrin coast past Budva and Bar toward the Albanian border.
Down the Montenegrin Riviera past Budva’s old town and the port of Bar — the last stretch of coast before the border.
Crossing at Sukobin/Muriqan near Ulcinj into Albania — driver handles all paperwork.
Past Shkodër and onto the fast A2 motorway south through Tirana and Fier toward the Riviera coast.
At Vlorë the coastal Riviera road begins — over the Llogara Pass high above the Ionian Sea, the most spectacular stretch of the drive.
Down the Riviera to Himarë — the beaches, the old village on the hill, or your hotel. Door-to-door.
Per vehicle, not per person. Every quote includes 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
Tivat Airport (TIV) is 8 km from Kotor. TIV to Himarë follows the same coastal route south — we meet you at arrivals with flight tracking and 60 minutes free waiting, then drive you door-to-door.
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Traveling the other way? Himarë to Kotor is the same route in reverse.
Book Himarë → Kotor →Himarë sits on the Albanian Riviera, a quieter stretch of the Ionian coast between Vlorë and Sarandë, framed by the Ceraunian Mountains and pebble coves like Livadhi, Llamani and Gjipe. From Kotor the route runs south through Budva, Bar and Ulcinj, crosses the Sukobin/Muriqan border into Albania, continues through Shkodër and past Vlorë, then climbs the dramatic Llogara Pass before dropping down the coast to Himarë. Roughly 7 hours 30 minutes with a border stop and a coffee break.
Drop-off anywhere in Himarë — the old town on the hill, the seafront promenade, Livadhi beach or your hotel or villa. Continue south the next day for Sarandë and Ksamil, or north back to Vlorë. Your driver handles the border paperwork; passports must be in the car.
Everything specific to this route.
Around 7h 30m for 393 km, including a typical border stop, the Llogara Pass climb and one coffee break.
It’s a long Riviera transfer where price depends on your group size, vehicle and any stops. We quote each booking individually so the figure is firm and all-inclusive — no surprises.
Sukobin (Montenegro) / Muriqan (Albania), the standard coastal crossing between Montenegro and Albania.
Yes — Himarë to Sarandë / Ksamil along the coast is roughly 1–1.5 more hours. Request it as an extension or book a separate transfer.
Yes — Himarë → Kotor is quoted the same way, per vehicle.
"A long but gorgeous drive from Kotor down to Himarë. The Llogara Pass at the end was breathtaking. The driver handled the border and knew all the best photo stops. Worth every minute."
"We wanted to reach the Albanian Riviera from Montenegro without the hassle of buses and a border change. Door-to-door to our Himarë hotel, comfortable car, one smooth border. Highly 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.
Custom quote per vehicle, confirmed in your written quote. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Border crossing handled by the driver.