How to Travel from
Sofia to Vlorë
by Route or Car
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Vlorë, Albania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Vlorë
Composite routes from Sofia to Vlorë
Cheapest
8 h 15 min
Car
664 km.
from $36
Other
11 h 12 min
402 km.
from $73.79
10 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
403 km.
from $133.15
14 h
404 km.
from $5.43
15 h
404 km.
from $87.70
10 h 43 min
Bus, Plane
403 km.
from $10.87
14 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
403 km.
from $10.87
Route Navigator Sofia - Vlorë
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Continue onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 125 м
125 м
Make a U-turn onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 414 м
414 м
Turn right onto бул. Александър Стамболийски
бул. Александър Стамболийски, 460 м
460 м
Turn left onto бул. Христо Ботев
бул. Христо Ботев, 309 м
309 м
Keep right
464 м
464 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ген. Тотлебен
бул. Ген. Тотлебен, 20 km 592 м
20 km 592 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Скоростна магистрала
бул. Скоростна магистрала, 60 km 357 м
60 km 357 м
Keep right onto 6
120 м
120 м
Keep right onto 6
147 м
147 м
Continue onto Околовръстен път
Околовръстен път, 43 km 685 м
43 km 685 м
Keep right
28 м
28 м
Turn slight right onto A2
56 km 772 м
56 km 772 м
Keep left onto A2
3 km 224 м
3 km 224 м
Keep right onto R1104 and drive toward Куманово
Куманово, 389 м
389 м
Turn left onto R1104
22 km 22 м
22 km 22 м
Keep right toward A2, A4
A2, A4, 54 km 422 м
54 km 422 м
Keep left onto A2
23 km 8 м
23 km 8 м
Continue onto A2
14 km 199 м
14 km 199 м
Turn right onto R1202
12 km 847 м
12 km 847 м
Keep left onto R2235
39 km 609 м
39 km 609 м
Keep right onto R1202
4 km 331 м
4 km 331 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto R1202
452 м
452 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
461 м
461 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto R1202
8 km 579 м
8 km 579 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rruga e Arbërit
Rruga e Arbërit, 41 km 583 м
41 km 583 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rruga e Arberit
Rruga e Arberit, 29 km 666 м
29 km 666 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rruga Myslym Keta
Rruga Myslym Keta, 2 km 409 м
2 km 409 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
6 km 682 м
6 km 682 м
Keep right
31 km 842 м
31 km 842 м
Keep right and take SH85 toward Rrogozhinë, Kavajë, Shkozet
Rrogozhinë, Kavajë, Shkozet, SH85, 34 km 670 м
34 km 670 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto SH4
3 km 553 м
3 km 553 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto SH4
8 km 834 м
8 km 834 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto SH4
4 km 557 м
4 km 557 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rruga Fier-Tiranë
Rruga Fier-Tiranë, 5 km 648 м
5 km 648 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto SH4
12 km 99 м
12 km 99 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto SH4
8 km 632 м
8 km 632 м
Keep left onto A2 and drive toward Himarë, Orikum, Vlorë, Spitali Rajonal Memorial Fiër
Himarë, Orikum, Vlorë, Spitali Rajonal Memorial Fiër, 3 km 442 м
3 km 442 м
Turn right and drive toward Qendër Fier, Spitali Rajonal Memorial
Qendër Fier, Spitali Rajonal Memorial, 187 м
187 м
Keep left
39 м
39 м
Keep right
392 м
392 м
Keep right and drive toward Qendër Fier
Qendër Fier, 2 km 174 м
2 km 174 м
Continue onto Bulevardi Jakov Xoxa
Bulevardi Jakov Xoxa, 327 м
327 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Ramiz Aranitasi
Ramiz Aranitasi, 1 km 775 м
1 km 775 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto SH4, SH8
15 km 161 м
15 km 161 м
Turn right and take A2 toward Fiër, Vlorë
Fiër, Vlorë, A2, 411 м
411 м
At roundabout, take exit 4
15 km 281 м
15 km 281 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A2
A2, 1 km 496 м
1 km 496 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Rruga Gjergj Kastrioti
Rruga Gjergj Kastrioti, 1 km 805 м
1 km 805 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Rruga Gjergj Kastrioti
Rruga Gjergj Kastrioti, 127 м
127 м
Turn right
33 м
33 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Papola
Ave. Duration:
7h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.11–$328.47
Lufthansa
Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Papola
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$189.50–$694.85
Ulendo Airlink
Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.58–$240.04
Alitalia
Website:
alitalia.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Papola
Ave. Duration:
8h 11m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.53–$404.27
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$694.85
Plane from Sofia Airport to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
7h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$113.70–$517.98
Bus operators
Citylines
Phone:
+3590885700870
Email:
support@citylines.eu
Website:
citylines.eu/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$36.64
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$36.64
Pistoia viaggi
Phone:
+393293958604
Email:
info@pistoiaviaggi.com
Website:
pistoia-viaggi.it
Bus from Brindisi - Piazza Capitanerie di Porto to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
4h 28m
Frequency:
Once a week
Diamant Travel
Phone:
+355 69 617 8170
Email:
diamanttravel88@gmail.com
Website:
facebook.com/agjensiadiamant
Bus from Sofia to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.64
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:
$32.05
Nela Travel Tours
Phone:
+355 68 391 1009
Email:
nelatraveltours@gmail.com
Website:
nelatravel.site/
Bus from Sofia to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.31
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:
$19.81
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:
$13.90–$32.85
Liko & Kosta Tours
Phone:
+355 69 661 4303
Email:
likospartak@gmail.com
Website:
likokostatours.weebly.com/
Bus from Ioannina to Vlore
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Trans Butrinti
Phone:
+355 69 587 3466
Website:
facebook.com/butrintitraveltours
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Fier
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$14.54
Gazmend Turist
Phone:
+389 76 241 003
Email:
Info@drd.si
Website:
facebook.com/p/Gazmend-Turist-100054391576666/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Debar
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.25
Tirana International Airport
Phone:
+355 52 22 55 39
Website:
tirana-airport.com/
Bus from Tirana Airport to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$11.37–$15.16
Euro Bus MK
Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Kumanovo to Ohrid
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.63–$16.42
Bus from Ohrid to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$25.27
Senad Tours
Phone:
+389 70 212 106
Email:
info@senadtours.com
Website:
senadtours.com/en.html
Bus from Ohrid to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$46.85
Hisar Turizam
Phone:
+386 41520943
Email:
info@hisarturizam.com
Website:
hisarturizam.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Debar
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.01
Unik Tours
Phone:
+355(69)4739012
Email:
unikarturs@gmail.com
Website:
unik-turs.com/linjat/
Bus from Debar to Vlorë
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Vlorë?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Vlorë is to bus which costs $36.96 - $76.09 and takes 11h 12m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Vlorë?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Vlorë is to drive which takes 8h 16m and costs $108.70 - $173.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Vlorë?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Vlorë. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Vlorë via Kumanovo and Ohrid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
How far is it from Sofia to Vlorë?
The distance between Sofia and Vlorë is 708 km. The road distance is 654.2 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Vlorë without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Vlorë without a car is to bus which takes 11h 12m and costs $36.96 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Vlorë?
It takes approximately 11h 12m to get from Sofia to Vlorë, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Vlorë bus from?
Sofia to Vlorë bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Where does the Sofia to Vlorë bus arrive?
Sofia to Vlorë bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Kumanovo Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Vlorë?
Vlorë is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 21:38 in Sofia and 20:38 in Vlorë.
Can I drive from Sofia to Vlorë?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Vlorë is 654 km. It takes approximately 8h 16m to drive from Sofia to Vlorë.
Where can I stay near Vlorë?
There are 2149+ hotels available in Vlorë. Prices start at $22.53 per night.
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