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Tiranë, Albania → Sofia, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Tiranë to Sofia

Composite routes from Tiranë to Sofia

Cheapest
6 h 26 min
Car
473 km.
from $26
Other
10 h 54 min
Train, Bus
327 km.
from $99
12 h 17 min
326 km.
from $36.93

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.17–$173.91

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$597.83

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.70–$195.65

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Air Serbia

Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$402.17

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$30.43
Bus from Kumanovo Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$30.43

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
office@kaleiatravel.com
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.83

Matpu

Phone:
02 952 50 04
Email:
matpu96@abv.bg
Website:
matpu.com/
Bus from Tirana to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.09–$35.87

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Email:
info@transkop.mk
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.60

Makedonija Soobrakaj AD

Phone:
+389(0)2 24 02 388
Email:
avtobuska@maksoob.com.mk
Website:
facebook.com/makedonijasoobrakaj/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

Drita Travel

Phone:
+355692348608
Email:
info@dritatravel.com
Website:
dritatravel.com/
Bus from Tirana to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.64

Train operators

Railways of the Republic North Macedonia Transport AD

Phone:
+389 (2) 3 164 255
Email:
mztransportad@mztransportad.com.mk
Website:
mzt.mk/?lang=mk
Train from Zajas to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
1h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.98–$21.74

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Tiranë to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Tiranë to Sofia is to bus which costs $26.09 - $35.87 and takes 12h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tiranë to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Tiranë to Sofia is to drive which takes 6h 49m and costs $92.39 - $141.30 .

Is there a direct bus between Tiranë and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Tirana and arriving at Sofia. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h.

How far is it from Tiranë to Sofia?

The distance between Tiranë and Sofia is 536 km. The road distance is 535.3 km.

How do I travel from Tiranë to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Tiranë to Sofia without a car is to bus via Skopje which takes 12h 17m and costs $33.70 - $40.22 .

How long does it take to get from Tiranë to Sofia?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Tiranë to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tiranë to Sofia bus from?

Tiranë to Sofia bus services, operated by Drita Travel, depart from Tirana station.

Bus or fly from Tiranë to Sofia?

The best way to get from Tiranë to Sofia is to fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $42.39 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus via Skopje, which costs $33.70 - $40.22 and takes 12h 17m.

Where does the Tiranë to Sofia bus arrive?

Tiranë to Sofia bus services, operated by Drita Travel, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

What is the time difference between Tiranë and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Tiranë. It is currently 07:11 in Tiranë and 08:11 in Sofia.

Can I drive from Tiranë to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Tiranë to Sofia is 535 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Tiranë to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1964+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.43 per night.
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