There are 5 ways to get from Bulgaria to Gjakova by bus, train, or car
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Bus via Pristina
best- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Gjakovëbus
9h 20m$28–37Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapadtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Ništrain
- Take the bus from Niš, Autobuska Stanica to Taxi Area Pristina Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Gjakovëbus
12h 51m$25–32Drive 327.2 km
- Drive from Sofia to Gjakovacar 327.2 km
5h 11m$52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
10h 25m$36–79Bus #2
- Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Prizren,Autobuska Stanicabus
12h 13m$30–79
Bulgaria to Gjakova by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bulgaria to Gjakova is to train and bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 12h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Bulgaria to Gjakova is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bulgaria station to Gjakova. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Gjakovë via Skopje, Transporten Centar and Pristina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
The distance between Bulgaria and Gjakova is 393 km. The road distance is 327.2 km.
The best way to get from Bulgaria to Gjakova without a car is to bus via Pristina which takes 9h 20m and costs $28 - $40.
It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Bulgaria to Gjakova, including transfers.
Bulgaria to Gjakova bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Bulgaria to Gjakova bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Skopje Nikola Karev station.
Gjakova is 1h behind Bulgaria. It is currently 5:10 PM in Bulgaria and 4:10 PM in Gjakova.
Yes, the driving distance between Bulgaria to Gjakova is 327 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Bulgaria to Gjakova.
What companies run services between Bulgaria and Gjakova, Kosovo?
You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Gjakovë via Skopje Nikola Karev, Skopje, Transporten Centar, and Pristina in around 9h 20m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia to Kalotina - Zapad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $2–3
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karev
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–35
- Website
- Citylines
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