Taxi from Tirana to Shkodër
Shkodër is one of Albania's oldest and most historic cities, located in the north near the Montenegrin border. Toska Go Taxi connects Tirana and Shkodër with a fixed fare of 7,000 ALL (~€78) — 110 km of comfortable driving through the Albanian lowlands.
Shkodër is Albania's cultural capital in the north — a city of writers, painters, and the Catholic Church, of cycling and cafés, of the magnificent Rozafa Castle rising above the confluence of the Drin, Buna, and Shkodër rivers. Albania's fourth most populous city, Shkodër has been continuously inhabited since the Early Bronze Age (around 2250 BC); its recorded urban history as Skodra — founded by the Illyrian Labeatae tribe in the 4th century BC — spans over 2,400 years. Rozafa is one of the finest medieval fortifications in the Balkans, its walls carrying layers of Illyrian, Venetian, and Ottoman construction across those two and a half millennia. The legend of Rozafa — a young bride walled into the foundation so the castle would stand — is one of the most powerful ballads in Albanian oral poetry. From its ramparts you look out over Lake Shkodër, the largest lake in the Balkans, which shimmers in different hues through every season.
The city itself is a pleasure to walk: the broad Rruga Kole Idromeno, lined with elegant interwar buildings, reflects Shkodër's history as the most Westernised Albanian city before communism. The Marubi National Photography Museum holds the archive of Albania's pioneering photographers, whose glass-plate portraits from the 1850s onwards constitute a unique visual record of Albanian society. A strong cycling culture — unusually for Albania — means the city's streets are alive with bikes at all hours, giving it a relaxed, continental atmosphere that visitors find immediately appealing.
| Fixed fare | 7,000 ALL (~€78) |
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| Distance | 110 km |
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| Journey time | ~1h 40 min |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a taxi from Tirana to Shkodër?
The fixed fare is 7,000 ALL (approx. €78) in both directions between Tirana and Shkodër.
How long does the drive from Tirana to Shkodër take?
Approximately 90–110 minutes via the SH1 national road through Lezhë.
Do you offer rides from Shkodër back to Tirana?
Yes. We operate in both directions for 7,000 ALL (~€78). Book via WhatsApp with your pickup location and time.
Can you take me to Shkodër Lake or Rozafa Castle?
Yes. Our drivers can drop you at any specific location in or around Shkodër within the agreed fare.
How should I plan a pickup outside Tirana when travelling toward the city?
Vehicles usually operate from Tirana, so a pickup outside Tirana needs an approach buffer approximately equal to the travel time from Tirana to your pickup location. Send the exact pickup location and requested time so we can plan the approach and confirm availability.