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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Butrint is to bus via Struga which costs $71 - $76 and takes 13h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Butrint is to drive which takes 7h 48m and costs $110 - $170.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Butrint?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Butrint. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Butrint via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Struga and Sarande,Posta Shqiptare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.

How far is it from Sofia to Butrint?

The distance between Sofia and Butrint is 708 km. The road distance is 645 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Butrint without a car is to bus via Struga which takes 13h 16m and costs $71 - $76.

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

It takes approximately 12h 6m to get from Sofia to Butrint, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Butrint bus from?

Sofia to Butrint bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.

Where does the Sofia to Butrint bus arrive?

Sofia to Butrint bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар) station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Butrint?

Butrint is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 6:41 PM in Sofia and 5:41 PM in Butrint.

Can I drive from Sofia to Butrint?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Butrint is 645 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Sofia to Butrint.

Where can I stay near Butrint?

There are 5180+ hotels available in Butrint.

Sofia to Butrint - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Sofia to Butrint by train, bus, car, or plane

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

Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Sofia to BlagoevgradRe
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serres
3. Take the bus from Serres to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ioannina
5. Drive from Ioannina to Butrint
12h 6m
$70–108
Drive 645 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Butrint645 km
7h 48m
$117–169
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA)SOF - IOA
2. Drive from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Butrint
9h 12m
$104–266
Bus via Struga
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Struga
3. Take the bus from Struga to Sarandë
13h 16m
$71–76
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sarande,Posta Shqiptare
13h 41m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)Citylines 67
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sarande,Posta Shqiptare
13h 41m
Bus #3
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tirana
2. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Sarandë
17h 10m
$90

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ioannina National Airport (IOA) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 18mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 707.9 km
Duration: 12h 6m

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

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Butrint via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Struga, Sarandë, and Sarande,Posta Shqiptare in around 13h 16m.

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