The Komani lake ferry at a glance
The Komani lake ferry crosses Lake Koman between the landing at Koman and the landing at Fierza. The trip takes about 2 hours 30 minutes between steep rock walls, with the water below and the mountains above. It is a common way into the Albanian Alps.
The ferry is a boat, not a bus. It carries people, bicycles, motorbikes and cars, and each category has its own fare. It does not stop in Kukës. Kukës is on Lake Fierza, and the ferry sails on Lake Koman, the reservoir downstream.
Our picks: Komani Lake ferry tours
The ferry from Koman is the plain boat day: a return crossing with time in Fierza. The Shkodër day trip adds the bus to the lake, and the transfer to Valbona makes sense if the mountains are your goal. All three start at the lake or in Shkodër, not in Kukës.
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Komani Lake ferry day trip from Shkodër
- Bus from Shkodër and back
- Ferry to Fierza and back
A bus from Shkodër to the lake and the ferry to Fierza and back, 12 hours in all. It starts in Shkodër, not in Kukës.
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Shkodër to Valbona by ferry and bus
- Transfer to Koman
- Koman to Fierza ferry
- Road transfer to Valbona
One route in three legs: bus to Koman, the lake ferry, then the road to Valbona. The listing names the way to Valbona only and starts in Shkodër, not in Kukës.
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Return ferry from Koman to Fierza
- Return ferry crossing
- 1.5 hours in Fierza
- Wi-Fi on board
The ferry ride starts at Koman, not in Kukës, and ends in Fierza at the end of the lake, not in Valbona. Allow 1.5 hours there before the way back.
Check availability →Komani ferry and Albanian Alps tours
Boat days on Lake Koman and trips on to Valbona and Theth, with live prices and availability. Check where each tour starts: several leave from Tirana or Shkodër.
Lake Koman: season and timetable
The ferry runs daily in season.
Season
Daily from mid-April to 5 November. The first sailings fall between 11 and 15 April, so check the timetable if you travel in the first days of the season.
Departures
Koman to Fierza at 09:00 and Fierza to Koman at 13:00. Plan one crossing per direction per day.
Check-in
Foot passengers arrive 15 minutes before departure, vehicles 30 minutes before. The crossing itself takes about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Early and late season
Check the current timetable before you go if you travel near the start or end of the season.
Ferry fares in 2026
Cash and online prices differ.
| Ticket | Online | Cash |
|---|---|---|
| Person | €8.80 to €9 | €10 or ALL 1,000 |
| Bicycle | €10.60 | €12 or ALL 1,200 |
| Motorbike | €18.50 | €21 or ALL 2,100 |
| Car, per m² of length times width | €7 | €8 or ALL 800 |
| Parking lot near the port, up to 24 hours | – | €5 |
| Minivan Fierza to Valbona, per person | €8 (add-on) | – |
The car fare is charged per square meter, not as one price per vehicle. A 5 percent surcharge can apply to PayPal payments. For most travelers on foot, the cash fare or the online fare at the lower end is the simplest choice; drivers should book the space first.
Cars, parking and the terminal tunnel
The terminal is reached through a tunnel. A confirmed ferry reservation is required before a car drives through it. Do not park in the tunnel or at the terminal.
A private lot about 750 m from the terminal, a ten-minute walk, charges €5 for up to 24 hours. It cannot be reserved in advance. An optional transfer between the lot and the terminal costs €5. Another private lot near the port is open daily from early morning to late evening, roughly 07:00 to 22:00 or 23:00. Ask for the price on site.
From Fierza on to Valbona
A road transfer, not a second boat.
The boat ends at Fierza. From there a minivan runs to the Valbona valley. It leaves Fierza at 12:00 and arrives at about 13:00, for €8 per person. In the other direction it picks up at hotels in Valbona at 10:30 and reaches Fierza at about 11:30, also €8. A later departure from Fierza at 16:00 may also run, so check the current timetable.
The minivan is an add-on. You get it when you book another service from the same operator and pay the online ticket in advance. It is not a public bus that anyone can board without a booking. For the 09:00 sailing from Koman, the 12:00 minivan is the connection that fits.
Valbona is a mountain valley with guesthouses and a pass walk to Theth. Read the Valbona page before you plan the pass, because a running ferry says nothing about snow on the mountain. For guided versions of the same route, see the Albanian Alps tours.
Which option suits you
The same crossing, planned three ways.
| Plan | Best for | Remember |
|---|---|---|
| Foot passenger, cash or online | Travelers using the ferry as a scenic transfer | Be at the landing 15 minutes early |
| Foot passenger plus Valbona minivan | Hikers heading for the valley | Needs another booked service and a prepaid ticket |
| Car with reserved space | Self-drive trips along the Drin | Reserve before the tunnel, arrive 30 minutes early |
For most travelers without a car, foot passenger plus the Valbona minivan is the simplest way to cross the lake and reach the valley the same day.
More pages for this trip
The lake is one leg of a longer journey.
The ferry fits into a route through northern Albania, which the north Albania route lays out day by day. If you arrive by road from Tirana, the page on getting to Kukës explains the bus and the toll road.
Komani lake ferry: frequently asked questions
When does the Komani lake ferry run?
Daily from mid-April to 5 November, with Koman to Fierza at 09:00 and Fierza to Koman at 13:00. The first sailings fall between 11 and 15 April, so check the timetable for early-season dates.
How long is the crossing?
About 2 hours 30 minutes. Be at the landing 15 minutes before departure on foot or 30 minutes before with a vehicle.
Can I take a car on the ferry?
Yes, with a confirmed reservation before you drive through the tunnel to the terminal. The fare is €7 online or €8 (ALL 800) in cash per square meter of length times width. Do not park at the terminal or in the tunnel.
Is there a ferry from Kukës to Valbona?
No. The ferry runs between Koman and Fierza. Valbona is reached by minivan from Fierza at 12:00 for €8 per person, as an add-on to another booked service. Kukës lies on a different lake.
Why does the online fare show two prices?
The online fare is €8.80 to €9, and a 5 percent surcharge can apply to PayPal. The cash fare is a flat €10 or ALL 1,000.
Is this the official ferry website?
No. This is an independent guide with no link to the ferry operator, the municipality or any tour company. Check the current timetable and fares before you go.