There are 6 ways to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia by plane, bus, rideshare, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TIA - SOF
1h 33m$40–170Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Tirana Airport to Pristinabus
- Take the train from Sh. Ekonomike to Skopje, Transporten Centartrain
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
12h 34m$38–62Bus
- Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
11h 30m$53Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Tirana-TIA to Sofia448.4 km
6h 54mDrive 448.4 km
- Drive from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofiacar 448.4 km
6h 54m$82–118Bus via Pristina
- Take the bus from Tirana, Airport to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
13h 31m$65–71
Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia is to bus and train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $40 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia station. However, there are services departing from Tirana Airport and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station via Tirana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
The distance between Tirana Airport (TIA) and Sofia is 348 km. The road distance is 448.4 km.
The best way to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 11h 30m and costs $53.
It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia, including transfers.
Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, depart from Tirana station.
The best way to get from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $40 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $53 and takes 11h 30m.
Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia bus services, operated by Nela Travel Tours, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia is 1h ahead of Tirana Airport (TIA). It is currently 9:07 AM in Tirana Airport (TIA) and 10:07 AM in Sofia.
What companies run services between Tirana Airport (TIA), Albania and Sofia, Bulgaria?
Wizz Air flies from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Nela Travel Tours operates a bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $53 and the journey takes 10h.
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $30–140
- Phone
- +383 038 534 – 814
- [email protected]
- Website
- Trainkos
Train from Sh. Ekonomike to Skopje, Transporten Centar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Trainkos
- Phone
- +355 68 391 1009
- [email protected]
- Website
- nelatours.com
Bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $53
- Schedules at
- nelatravel.site
- Phone
- +38349112555
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Tirana Airport to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- autobus.al
- Phone
- +359 2 981 58 56
- [email protected]
- Website
- matpu.com
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- matpu.com
- Phone
- +389 47 231 192
- [email protected]
- Website
- transkop.mk
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Schedules at
- transkop.mk
- Phone
- +383 44 242 252
- [email protected]
- Website
- memireisen.net
Bus from Tirana, Airport to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 49 129 586
- [email protected]
- Website
- aulonitours.com
Bus from Tirana, Airport to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- web.facebook.com
- Phone
- +383 44 283 209
- [email protected]
- Website
- Vellezrit Thaqi
Bus from Tirana, Airport to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Website
- Vellezrit Thaqi
- Phone
- +383 45 823 988
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abria Turs
Bus from Tirana, Airport to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- Abria Turs
- Phone
- +355 692 847 201
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tirana Metropol
Bus from Tirana, Airport to Pristina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Website
- Tirana Metropol
- Phone
- +383 49 196 565
- [email protected]
Bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $47
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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 Best ways to travel around Australia, How to get from Florence to Rome, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia is 448 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia.
Book your Tirana Airport (TIA) to Sofia bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 2314+ hotels available in Sofia.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tirana Airport (TIA) and Sofia. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.












