What is the cheapest way to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria is to bus which costs $52 and takes 11h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria is to drive which takes 7h 10m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Elbasan and Bulgaria?

No, there is no direct bus from Elbasan to Bulgaria station. However, there are services departing from Elbasan and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Elbasan to Bulgaria?

The distance between Elbasan and Bulgaria is 411 km. The road distance is 450.5 km.

How do I travel from Elbasan to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria without a car is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $52.

How long does it take to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elbasan to Bulgaria bus from?

Elbasan to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Tirana station.

Bus or fly from Elbasan to Bulgaria?

The best way to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria is to bus which takes 11h 33m and costs $52. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $170 - $550 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Elbasan to Bulgaria bus arrive?

Elbasan to Bulgaria bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Elbasan and Bulgaria?

Bulgaria is 1h ahead of Elbasan. It is currently 2:55 AM in Elbasan and 3:55 AM in Bulgaria.

Can I drive from Elbasan to Bulgaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Elbasan to Bulgaria is 451 km. It takes approximately 7h 10m to drive from Elbasan to Bulgaria.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2303+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Elbasan to Bulgaria - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Elbasan to Bulgaria by bus, plane, or car

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Bus, fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
2. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TIA - SOF
5h 43m
Bus via Skopje
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
12h 25m
$42–59
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
11h 33m
$52
Drive 450.5 km
1. Drive from Elbasan to Sofiacar 450.5 km
7h 10m
$82–118
Fly to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane TIA - VAR
10h 45m
$177–508
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TIA - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
8h 23m
$58–199

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 410.5 km
Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Elbasan, Albania and Bulgaria?

Nela Travel Tours operates a bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $52 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Varna Airport (VAR) 5 times a day.

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