What is the cheapest way to get from Elbasan to Sofia?

The cheapest way to get from Elbasan to Sofia is to bus which costs $53 and takes 11h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Elbasan to Sofia?

The fastest way to get from Elbasan to Sofia is to drive which takes 7h 4m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Elbasan and Sofia?

No, there is no direct bus from Elbasan to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Elbasan and arriving at Sofia via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Elbasan to Sofia?

The distance between Elbasan and Sofia is 465 km. The road distance is 450.6 km.

How do I travel from Elbasan to Sofia without a car?

The best way to get from Elbasan to Sofia without a car is to bus via Skopje which takes 11h 5m and costs $35 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Elbasan to Sofia?

It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Elbasan to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elbasan to Sofia bus from?

Elbasan to Sofia bus services, operated by Ido Tours doel, depart from Elbasan station.

Bus or fly from Elbasan to Sofia?

The best way to get from Elbasan to Sofia is to bus via Skopje which takes 11h 5m and costs $35 - $65. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $55 - $170 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Elbasan to Sofia bus arrive?

Elbasan to Sofia bus services, operated by Ido Tours doel, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar station.

What is the time difference between Elbasan and Sofia?

Sofia is 1h ahead of Elbasan. It is currently 4:47 AM in Elbasan and 5:47 AM in Sofia.

Can I drive from Elbasan to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Elbasan to Sofia is 451 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Elbasan to Sofia.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2159+ hotels available in Sofia.

Elbasan to Sofia - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Elbasan to Sofia by bus, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus via Skopje
best
1. Take the bus from Elbasan to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
11h 5m
$35–63
Drive 450.6 km
1. Drive from Elbasan to Sofiacar 450.6 km
7h 4m
$82–118
Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TIA - SOF
7h 41m
$55–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofiabus
11h 33m
$53
Bus, shuttle to Podgorica Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Ulcinjbus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ulcinj, Autobuska Stanica Ulcinj to Podgorica Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Podgorica Airport (TGD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TGD - SOF
13h 26m
Bus to Tivat Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Tivat, Autobuska stanicabus
2. Fly from Tivat Airport (TIV) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane TIV - SOF
14h 29m
$143–333

Elbasan to Sofia by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 5mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elbasan to Sofia.

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Distance: 465.2 km
Duration: 11h 5m

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

You can take a bus from Elbasan to Sofia via Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Sofia Airport (SOF) once daily.

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