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Sofia to Tirana by bus

Fares from
45.00 EUR
Journey time
9h 45m
First departure
17:00
Last departure
17:00
Scheduled services
1
How often
Mon, Wed, Fri3 departures a week
Overnight services
1 of 1
Distance
533 km

This is an international route, crossing from Bulgaria into Albania.

Every bus on this route calls at Deve Bair, Kafasan, Prrenjas, Librazhd, Elbasan.

On board every service: Inclining Seat, AC & Heating, Mobile Ticket, Passport or ID Needed.

Tickets are non-refundable by default. Every coach on this route offers the Flexible Ticket for 10% of the fare (at least 1.00 EUR) per passenger. With it you can cancel or change your ticket up to 0 hours before departure.

Included luggage: 2 bags, up to 25 kg.

You do not need to print your ticket: the e-ticket on your phone is accepted on every coach.

Every fare over the next 30 days is 45.00 EUR.

The fastest coach takes 9h 45m, leaving at 17:00 with Nela Travel.

Served by Nela Travel.

Sofia to Tirana: the next 30 days

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Fares and seats checked: 16 October 2026, 00:59

Sofia to Tirana timetable

DepartsArrivesDurationStopsOperatorFrom
17:0001:45+19h 45m5
Nela Travel
45.00 EUR

Sofia to Tirana by bus: your questions answered

How long is the bus from Sofia to Tirana?

The bus from Sofia to Tirana takes 9h 45m.

How much is a bus ticket from Sofia to Tirana?

Tickets from Sofia to Tirana start at 45.00 EUR.

How often do buses run from Sofia to Tirana?

Buses from Sofia to Tirana run on Mon, Wed, Fri, with 3 scheduled departures a week.

How many buses run from Sofia to Tirana?

There is one scheduled service from Sofia to Tirana.

What time do buses leave Sofia?

The first departure is at 17:00 and the last at 17:00, in local time.

Is there a direct bus from Sofia to Tirana?

Yes. The scheduled service from Sofia to Tirana is direct - you stay on the same bus the whole way - and it calls at stops along the route.

Is there a night bus from Sofia to Tirana?

Yes. Every scheduled service from Sofia to Tirana travels overnight and arrives the next day.

Where does the bus stop between Sofia and Tirana?

Every bus on this route calls at Deve Bair, Kafasan, Prrenjas, Librazhd, Elbasan.

What is on board the bus from Sofia to Tirana?

On board every service: Inclining Seat, AC & Heating, Mobile Ticket, Passport or ID Needed.

Which companies run the bus from Sofia to Tirana?

Served by Nela Travel.

Can I cancel or change my ticket from Sofia to Tirana?

Tickets are non-refundable by default. Every coach on this route offers the Flexible Ticket for 10% of the fare (at least 1.00 EUR) per passenger. With it you can cancel or change your ticket up to 0 hours before departure.

How much luggage can I take on the bus from Sofia to Tirana?

Included luggage: 2 bags, up to 25 kg.

Do I need to print my ticket from Sofia to Tirana?

You do not need to print your ticket: the e-ticket on your phone is accepted on every coach.

What is the fastest bus from Sofia to Tirana?

The fastest coach takes 9h 45m, leaving at 17:00 with Nela Travel.

How far is it from Sofia to Tirana by bus?

The road distance from Sofia to Tirana is around 533 km.