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Sofia to Tirana buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sofia and Tirana takes 16h 20m and the fastest bus takes 14h 46m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Sofia to Tirana. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 20m
Duration
453 km
Distance
$51
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Sofia to Tirana bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Sofia and Tirana. The service departs Sofia at 4:00 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Tirana at 05:46:30. All services require a transfer at Teg and take an average of 16h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Nela Travel  ToursMunicipality of Tirana14h 46m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Nela Travel  ToursMunicipality of Tirana19h 29m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Nela Travel  ToursMunicipality of Tirana14h 46m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sofia to Tirana? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 452.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Tirana, Albania?

Nela Travel Tours operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tirana 3 times a week. Tickets cost $51 and the journey takes 11h.

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