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How to get fromAlbania to Sofiaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Albania to Sofia by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TIA - SOF
    6h 18m
    $43–211

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 27m
    $51

  3. Drive  435.1 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Sofiacar car 435.1 km
    6h 57m
    $79–114

  4. Bus via Skopje

    1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    12h 33m
    $46–90

Albania to Sofia by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 365.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Albania and Sofia, Bulgaria?

Ryanair and Ulendo Airlink fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 6 times a week. Alternatively, 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.

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