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

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Elbasan is to bus which costs $52 and takes 12h 3m.

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 9m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Elbasan?

No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Elbasan. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Elbasan via Kumanovo and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.

How far is it from Sofia to Elbasan?

The distance between Sofia and Elbasan is 479 km. The road distance is 452.3 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 and train which takes 11h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 27m 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 Matpu, depart from Sofia station.

Bus or fly from Sofia to Elbasan?

The best way to get from Sofia to Elbasan is to fly which takes 9h 50m and costs $55 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus via Skopje, which costs $40 - $55 and takes 11h 58m.

Where does the Sofia to Elbasan bus arrive?

Sofia to Elbasan bus services, operated by Matpu, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Sofia and Elbasan?

Elbasan is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 4:25 AM in Sofia and 3:25 AM in Elbasan.

Can I drive from Sofia to Elbasan?

Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Elbasan is 452 km. It takes approximately 7h 9m to drive from Sofia to Elbasan.

Where can I stay near Elbasan?

There are 148+ hotels available in Elbasan.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Elbasan by bus, train, 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
2. Take the train from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kičevotrain
3. Take the bus from Kichevo to Librazhdbus
11h 27m
Bus via Skopje
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Elbasanbus
11h 58m
$43–55
Drive 452.3 km
1. Drive from Sofia to Elbasancar 452.3 km
7h 9m
$82–119
Fly to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA)plane SOF - TIA
9h 50m
$55–170
Bus
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
12h 3m
$52
Fly to Podgorica Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Podgorica Airport (TGD)plane SOF - TGD
2. Take the bus from Podgorica , Bus station to Tiranabus
3. Take the bus from Tirana to Elbasanbus
11h 50m
$112–295

Sofia to Elbasan by bus

14Weekly Buses

11h 58mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia to Elbasan.

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Distance: 478.8 km
Duration: 11h 27m

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

Ryanair, Aegean Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia to Elbasan via Kumanovo and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 11h 58m.

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