Sofia to Tirana Bus

Q: What is the distance between Sofia and Tirana?

The distance between these two places is a total of 540 km.

Q: What is the average travel time between Sofia and Tirana?

The average travel time between the stations is 10:00 hours.

Q: What is the ticket price for the journey from Sofia to Tirana?

The price for the cheapest tickets begin at €40.

Q: How many daily departures are there from Sofia to Tirana?

The average number of daily departures is 2. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

Q: Are all the buses direct on the route from Sofia to Tirana?

The majority of the buses are direct buses, and if there is a bus change, you will see a notice on the website and there will be an icon indicating that there is a bus change involved.

Q: What are the amenities available on the buses departing from Sofia to Tirana?

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

Q: How do I get from Sofia to Tirana by bus?

To travel from Sofia to Tirana by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Q: How can I find out which buses run between Sofia to Tirana?

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

Q: When do the earliest and latest bus leave Sofia?

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Q: Do I have to print my ticket for Sofia to Tirana?

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

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Sofia to Tirana Route Summary

Sofia to Tirana bus is a popular way of traveling between Bulgaria and Albania. We found up to 2 bus departures, including 2 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Sofia at 16:00h, arriving to Tirana at 02:00h the following day. While latest bus departs at 16:00h, arriving at 02:00h the following day.

Departure station and country Sofia, Bulgaria

Arrival station and country Tirana, Albania

Travel Distance 540 km

Average Trip Duration 10h 00min

Total Departures 2

Popular Operators Nela Travel and Tours

Lowest Price €40

Transportation Options Bus

Popular Departures

Below you will find some of the most popular bus departures from Sofia to Tirana:

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

16:00 Sofia, Bus terminal

10h 0min

DIRECT

02:00 Tirana, Terminal Lindor Bus terminal

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 40 EUR

Best offer on 24. Mar

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16:00 Sofia, Bus terminal

10h 0min

DIRECT

02:00 Tirana, Terminal Lindor Bus terminal

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 40 EUR

Best offer on 24. Mar

pick a date

Traveling by bus from Sofia to Tirana

The shortest travel distance between Sofia and Tirana is 540 km. The fastest bus which departs at 16:00 has a travel time of 10:00h. The longest travel time on the route is 10:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and wheelchair access.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Tirana earlier, there is 1 night bus departing from Sofia to Tirana. The overnight bus departs at 16:00 and arrives at 02:00 the following day. Given the fact that both the distance and travel time between the two stations is 540 km and 08:01 respectively, all the bus departures for this route will include overnight travel. You can see some of them below.

Timetable: TODAY TOMORROW

16:00 Sofia, Bus terminal

10h 0min

DIRECT

02:00 Tirana, Terminal Lindor Bus terminal

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 40 EUR

Best offer on 24. Mar

pick a date

16:00 Sofia, Bus terminal

10h 0min

DIRECT

02:00 Tirana, Terminal Lindor Bus terminal

M-TICKET ECOFRIENDLY

from 40 EUR

Best offer on 24. Mar

pick a date

Bus companies

Nela Travel and Tours is the name of the carrier operating this route. This company has not been rated yet.

Nela Travel and Tours

Departure and arrival stations

If you're wanting more detailed information about either Sofia or Tirana, including general information, station and stop information and other popular routes, you can follow the links below.

Sofia

You can see information about the departure station and stops Sofia here.

Tirana

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Tirana here.

Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €40 (One-Way) or €80 (Return).

Trip reviews from Sofia to Tirana

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Other popular destinations from Sofia

If you're wondering what other places you can visit when traveling from Sofia, these are some of the most popular combinations that other clients have purchased their tickets for:

Sofia to Skopje

Sofia to Plovdiv

Sofia to Istanbul

Sofia to Thessaloniki

Sofia to Veliko Tarnovo

Other popular destinations from Tirana

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Tirana, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:

Tirana to Thessaloniki

Tirana to Herceg Novi