Rome2Rio

How to get fromTirana Airport (TIA) to Plovdivby plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

Find Transport to Plovdiv

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Plovdiv by plane, train, bus, rideshare, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TIA - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Plovdivtrain train
    4h 25m
    $47–171

  2. Bus, train via Pristina

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Pristinabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sh. Ekonomike to Skopje, Transporten Centartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    4. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    15h 50m
    $40–67

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    14h 15m
    $59–63

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Tirana-TIA to Plovdivrideshare rideshare 572.8 km
    8h 17m

  5. Drive 572.8 km

    1. Drive from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Plovdivcar car 572.8 km
    8h 17m
    $104–150

  6. Fly to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)plane plane TIA - AXD
    2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormeniotrain train
    3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Plovdivtrain train
    11h 43m
    $138–325

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    14h 45m
    $54–57

  8. Bus via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    22h 28m

Tirana Airport (TIA) to Plovdiv by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration14h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Plovdiv.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 484.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Tirana Airport (TIA), Albania and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Tirana Airport to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Tirana and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 14h 15m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, Need to know: Eurostar, and The beginner’s guide to the 2018 World Nomad Games - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

More Questions & Answers