There are 3 ways to get from Albania to Bulgaria by bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
11h 36m$51Bus via Skopje
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
12h 25m$41–86Drive 435.1 km
- Drive from Tirana to Sofiacar 435.1 km
6h 57m$79–114
Albania to Bulgaria by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Albania to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $52 and takes 11h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Albania to Bulgaria is to drive which takes 6h 57m and costs $75 - $120.
No, there is no direct bus from Albania to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from 9 Katëshet B and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 36m.
The distance between Albania and Bulgaria is 452 km. The road distance is 435.1 km.
The best way to get from Albania to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 11h 36m and costs $52.
It takes approximately 11h 36m to get from Albania to Bulgaria, including transfers.
Albania to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Tirana station.
Albania to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Albania. It is currently 11:21 AM in Albania and 12:21 PM in Bulgaria.
Yes, the driving distance between Albania to Bulgaria is 435 km. It takes approximately 6h 57m to drive from Albania to Bulgaria.
What companies run services between Albania and Bulgaria?
Nela Travel Tours operates a bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $51 and the journey takes 10h.
- Phone
- +355 68 391 1009
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelatours.com
Bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- nelatravel.site
- Phone
- +355 69 617 8170
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Schedules at
- Diamant Travel
- Phone
- +38975468055
- Website
- idotours.com.mk
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Schedules at
- autobus.al
- Phone
- +355 69 234 8608
- [email protected]
- Website
- dritatravel.com
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Schedules at
- dritatravel.com
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–35
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +389 47 231 192
- [email protected]
- Website
- transkop.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–35
- Schedules at
- transkop.mk
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