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

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

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  1. Bus

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

  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
    $40–86

  3. Drive  435.1 km

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

  4. Fly to Sofia Airport

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TIA - SOF
    6h 55m
    $66–226

  5. Fly to Varna Airport

    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane TIA - VAR
    11h 12m
    $190–385

Tirana to Bulgaria by bus

Calendar3Weekly Buses
Duration11h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 27m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Bulgaria?

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. Alternatively, Aegean Airlines, Bulgaria Air, and four other airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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