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How to get fromSofia to Tiranëby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane plane SOF - TIA
    6h 38m
    $46–207

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus bus
    11h 56m
    $51

  3. Drive  434.7 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Tiranëcar car 434.7 km
    6h 54m
    $79–114

  4. Bus via Skopje

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tiranabus bus
    13h 8m
    $48–102

Sofia to Tiranë by bus and foot

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration11h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 368.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Tiranë, Albania?

Ryanair, Bulgaria Air, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) once daily. Alternatively, Nela Travel Tours operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tirana 3 times a week. Tickets cost $51 and the journey takes 11h.

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