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How to get fromTirana to Bulgariaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Tirana to Bulgaria by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Sofia Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TIA - SOF
    6h 50m
    $59–232

  2. Bus via Skopje

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus bus
    12h 25m
    $41–86

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    11h 27m
    $51

  4. Drive  435.1 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Sofiacar car 435.1 km
    6h 57m
    $92–133

  5. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane TIA - VAR
    9h 52m
    $188–371

Tirana to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Bulgaria?

Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, and four other airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily. Alternatively, Nela Travel Tours operates a bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $51 and the journey takes 10h.

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