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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Tirana

Composite routes from Sofia to Tirana

Cheapest
7 h 10 min
Car
523 km.
from $28
Fastest
1 h 11 min
Plane
Other
11 h 54 min
360 km.
from $5.43
14 h 28 min
360 km.
from $69.02
8 h 27 min
Train, Plane
360 km.
from $159.39
14 h 28 min
360 km.
from $82.60

Transport providers

Airlines

Ulendo Airlink

Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$27.17–$195.65

Aegean Airlines

Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$597.83

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Dupnitsa to Serres
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$13.04

Citylines

Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.04–$30.43

Metro Euro Tirane

Phone:
+30694 051 4160
Email:
metroeurotirane@hotmail.com
Website:
metroeuro.travel/
Bus from Kozani to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
info@traventuria.com
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Samokov Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$15.22–$20.65

Kaleia

Phone:
+359 894 77 44 02
Email:
office@kaleiatravel.com
Website:
kaleiatravel.com/
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
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 Sofia to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87

Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola

Phone:
+389 47 231 192
Email:
info@transkop.mk
Website:
transkop.mk/
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
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 Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$27.17

Drita Travel

Phone:
+355692348608
Email:
info@dritatravel.com
Website:
dritatravel.com/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.64

KTEL Serron

Phone:
+30 23210-22822
Email:
ktelserres@gmail.com
Website:
ktelserron.gr/
Bus from Dupnitsa to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39
Bus from Serres to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.24

KTEL Kozanis

Phone:
+30 2461034454
Email:
info@ktelkozanis.gr
Website:
ktelkozanis.gr/
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Kozani
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Kostenets to Iskarsko
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.28–$5.00

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Tirana is to bus which costs $40.22 - $59.78 and takes 14h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Tirana is to drive which takes 6h 46m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Tirana?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Tirana. However, there are services departing from Samokov and arriving at Tirana via Dupnitsa, Serres, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Kozani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 54m.

How far is it from Sofia to Tirana?

The distance between Sofia and Tirana is 704 km. The road distance is 502.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Tirana without a car is to bus via Kozáni which takes 11h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Sofia to Tirana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Tirana bus from?

Sofia to Tirana bus services, operated by KTEL Serron, depart from Dupnitsa station.

Where does the Sofia to Tirana bus arrive?

Sofia to Tirana bus services, operated by KTEL Serron, arrive at Serres station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Tirana?

Tirana is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 10:20 in Sofia and 09:20 in Tirana.

Can I drive from Sofia to Tirana?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Tirana is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 46m to drive from Sofia to Tirana.

Where can I stay near Tirana?

There are 3376+ hotels available in Tirana. Prices start at $46.42 per night.
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