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How to get fromTirana to Sofiaby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    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 Kostenetstrain train
    5h 43m
    $44–176

  2. Bus via Kozáni

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Kozanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kozani to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus bus
    5. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Samokovbus bus
    12h 48m

  3. Drive 430.4 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Samokovcar car 430.4 km
    6h 26m
    $78–113

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kyustendilbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kjustendil to Samokovbus bus
    13h 48m
    $45–52

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus bus
    15h 30m
    $54–58

Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Tirana to Samokov via Kozani, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station, Serres, and Dupnitsa in around 12h 48m.

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