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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Elbasan is to bus via Skopje which costs $30 - $40 and takes 10h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Elbasan is to drive which takes 7h 15m and costs $95 - $140.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Elbasan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to Elbasan. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Elbasan via Skopje, Transporten Centar, Tetovo and Struga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.

How far is it from Sofia to Elbasan?

The distance between Sofia and Elbasan is 486 km. The road distance is 450.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Sofia to Elbasan without a car is to bus via Skopje which takes 10h 53m and costs $30 - $40.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Sofia to Elbasan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sofia to Elbasan bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Sofia to Elbasan?

The best way to get from Sofia to Elbasan is to bus via Skopje which takes 10h 53m and costs $30 - $40. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $220 and takes 8h 10m.

Where does the Sofia to Elbasan bus arrive?

Sofia to Elbasan bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Skopje Nikola Karev station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Elbasan?

Elbasan is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 6:29 PM in Sofia and 5:29 PM in Elbasan.

Can I drive from Sofia to Elbasan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Elbasan is 451 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Sofia to Elbasan.

Where can I stay near Elbasan?

There are 146+ hotels available in Elbasan.

Sofia to Elbasan - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus via Skopje
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1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje Nikola Karevbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tetovobus
3. Take the bus from Tetovo to Strugabus
4. Take the bus from Struga to Elbasanbus
10h 53m
$30–36
Drive 450.9 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Elbasancar 450.9 km
7h 15m
$96–138
Fly
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SOF - TIA
8h 10m
$60–220
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Tiranabus
12h 3m
$51
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusavebus
12h 43m
$47–81

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

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Distance: 485.6 km
Duration: 10h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Elbasan via Skopje Nikola Karev, Skopje, Transporten Centar, Tetovo, and Struga in around 10h 53m. Alternatively, Ryanair, Pegasus Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) twice daily.

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