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 $39 - $44 and takes 10h 30m.

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 station to Elbasan. However, there are services departing from Sofia Central Bus Station and arriving at Elbasan via Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

How far is it from Sofia to Elbasan?

The distance between Sofia and Elbasan is 466 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 via Skopje which takes 10h 30m and costs $39 - $44.

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

It takes approximately 10h 30m 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 30m and costs $39 - $44. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $180 and takes 8h 26m.

Where does the Sofia to Elbasan bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Sofia and Elbasan?

Elbasan is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 9:36 PM in Sofia and 8:36 PM 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 152+ 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, car, plane, or train

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 Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus Citylines 67
2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Elbasanbus
10h 30m
$39–44
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
8h 26m
$61–171
Bus, train
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
1. Take the bus from Sofia to Tiranabus
12h 3m
$48
Fly to Ohrid Airport, bus
1. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane SOF - OHD
2. Take the bus from Struga to Elbasanbus
9h 7m
$106–445

Sofia to Elbasan by bus

7Weekly Buses

10h 30mAverage Duration

$39Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia to Elbasan.

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Distance: 466 km
Duration: 10h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Elbasan via Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, Bulgaria Air, Aegean Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) once daily.

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