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

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

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  1. Bus

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

  2. Bus via Skopje

    cheapest
    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

  3. Drive  435.1 km

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

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Shkoder,Rruga Teuta to Podgorica , Bus stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TGD - SOF
    9h 23m
    $91–268

Albania to Sofia by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Albania and Sofia, 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.

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