How to Travel from
Gjirokastër to Sofia
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Gjirokastër, Albania → Sofia, Bulgaria
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gjirokastër to Sofia
Composite routes from Gjirokastër to Sofia
Cheapest
7 h 19 min
Car
631 km.
from $34
Other
11 h 18 min
394 km.
from $5.43
15 h 56 min
394 km.
from $92.85
10 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $10.87
11 h 26 min
394 km.
Select a ticket
11 h 56 min
394 km.
Select a ticket
12 h 48 min
Bus, Train
393 km.
from $5.43
12 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $10.87
12 h 1 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $10.87
Route Navigator Gjirokastër - Sofia
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Continue onto Rruga e Zejtarëve
Rruga e Zejtarëve, 33 м
33 м
Turn left
18 м
18 м
Turn left onto Rruga Alqi Kondi
Rruga Alqi Kondi, 226 м
226 м
Turn sharp right onto Rruga Jonuz Çuçi
Rruga Jonuz Çuçi, 98 м
98 м
Turn slight left onto Rruga Jonuz Çuçi
Rruga Jonuz Çuçi, 154 м
154 м
Turn slight left onto Rruga Gjin Zenebishti
Rruga Gjin Zenebishti, 1 km 851 м
1 km 851 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rruga Gjin Zenebishti
Rruga Gjin Zenebishti, 188 м
188 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto SH4
28 km 640 м
28 km 640 м
Turn right
406 м
406 м
Turn left
61 м
61 м
Turn right onto SH4
1 km 560 м
1 km 560 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Καλπακίου - Κακαβιάς
Καλπακίου - Κακαβιάς, 24 km 305 м
24 km 305 м
Turn right onto Κοζάνης - Ιωαννίνων
Κοζάνης - Ιωαννίνων, 22 km 963 м
22 km 963 м
Turn left
12 м
12 м
Turn right
320 м
320 м
Turn slight left onto Πέραμα - Λυκόστομο
Πέραμα - Λυκόστομο, 8 km 59 м
8 km 59 м
Continue onto Παράκαμψη Περάματος
Παράκαμψη Περάματος, 25 km 628 м
25 km 628 м
Turn left
115 м
115 м
Keep right and drive toward Γρεβενά, Θεσσαλονίκη
Γρεβενά, Θεσσαλονίκη, 197 km 68 м
197 km 68 м
Continue onto Εγνατία Οδός and take Α1, Α2 toward Θεσσαλονίκη, Εύζωνοι
Εγνατία Οδός, Θεσσαλονίκη, Εύζωνοι, Α1, Α2, 27 km 137 м
27 km 137 м
Keep right and drive toward Κεντρική Αγορά, Οδός Πόντου, Εύοσμος
Κεντρική Αγορά, Οδός Πόντου, Εύοσμος, 1 km 630 м
1 km 630 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 6 km 868 м
6 km 868 м
Keep right onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 415 м
415 м
Continue onto Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης
Εσωτερική Περιφερειακή Οδός Θεσσαλονίκης, 60 м
60 м
Turn left onto Μίκη Θεοδωράκη toward A2, ΕΟ2
Μίκη Θεοδωράκη, A2, ΕΟ2, 9 km 66 м
9 km 66 м
Keep right and take EO12, EO65 toward Κιλκις, Σερρες, Λαγκαδας
Κιλκις, Σερρες, Λαγκαδας, EO12, EO65, 458 м
458 м
Keep left onto Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας and drive toward Κιλκις, Σερρες
Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας, Κιλκις, Σερρες, 97 km 786 м
97 km 786 м
Continue onto Τελωνείο Προμαχώνα
Τελωνείο Προμαχώνα, 1 km 866 м
1 km 866 м
Continue onto Автомагистрала Струма
Автомагистрала Струма, 40 km 320 м
40 km 320 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 1
112 km 293 м
112 km 293 м
Keep right onto 1 and take 6 toward Перник, Драгичево, София Южна Дъга
Перник, Драгичево, София Южна Дъга, 6, 442 м
442 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto 1, 6
10 km 786 м
10 km 786 м
Turn slight right onto бул. Цар Борис III
бул. Цар Борис III, 10 km 880 м
10 km 880 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto бул. Македония
бул. Македония, 478 м
478 м
Continue onto бул. Македония
бул. Македония, 374 м
374 м
Turn right onto бул. Александър Стамболийски
бул. Александър Стамболийски, 1 km 586 м
1 km 586 м
Turn right onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 122 м
122 м
Keep right onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 78 м
78 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 33 м
33 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Ryanair
Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$173.91
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Ioannina National Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$260.87
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.65–$456.52
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Wizz Air
Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$34.78–$195.65
Bulgaria Air
Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$315.22
Air Serbia
Website:
airserbia.com/en/welcome
Plane from Rinas International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
10h 42m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$81.52–$423.91
Sky Express
Website:
skyexpress.gr/
Plane from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$250.00
Bus operators
FlixBus
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$35.87
Union Ivkoni
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$11.96–$19.57
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.52–$10.87
Citylines
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$16.30–$21.74
Bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.39–$23.91
Diamant Travel
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$53.03
Nela Travel Tours
Bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Sofiya,
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$42.42
Liko & Kosta Tours
Bus from Gjirokastër to Ioannina
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Bus from Gjirokastër to Thessaloníki
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Twice a week
KTEL Serron
Bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$6.52–$9.78
Bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$9.78–$14.13
Trans Butrinti
Phone:
+355 69 587 3466
Website:
facebook.com/butrintitraveltours
Bus from Tepelenë to Tirana,
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$15.89
Top Lines
Phone:
+2105203350
Website:
top-lines.gr/en/
Bus from Gjirokastër to Athens
Ave. Duration:
6h 54m
Frequency:
Once daily
Tirana International Airport
Phone:
+355 52 22 55 39
Website:
tirana-airport.com/
Bus from Fier to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.61–$10.87
Linja të autobusëve Gjirafa
Bus from Gjirokastër to Fier
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
KTEL Ioanninon
Bus from Ioannina to Thessaloniki
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.09–$34.78
Train operators
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Blagoevgrad to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 44m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.37–$7.07
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Gjirokastër to Sofia?
The cheapest way to get from Gjirokastër to Sofia is to bus which costs $54.35 - $70.65 and takes 15h 56m.
What is the fastest way to get from Gjirokastër to Sofia?
The fastest way to get from Gjirokastër to Sofia is to drive which takes 7h 18m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Gjirokastër and Sofia?
No, there is no direct bus from Gjirokastër to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Gjirokastër and arriving at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop via Ioannina and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 18m.
How far is it from Gjirokastër to Sofia?
The distance between Gjirokastër and Sofia is 644 km. The road distance is 632.5 km.
How do I travel from Gjirokastër to Sofia without a car?
The best way to get from Gjirokastër to Sofia without a car is to bus via Ioánnina which takes 11h 18m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Gjirokastër to Sofia?
It takes approximately 11h 18m to get from Gjirokastër to Sofia, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Gjirokastër to Sofia bus from?
Gjirokastër to Sofia bus services, operated by Liko & Kosta Tours, depart from Gjirokastër station.
Where does the Gjirokastër to Sofia bus arrive?
Gjirokastër to Sofia bus services, operated by Liko & Kosta Tours, arrive at Ioannina station.
What is the time difference between Gjirokastër and Sofia?
Sofia is 1h ahead of Gjirokastër. It is currently 11:20 in Gjirokastër and 12:20 in Sofia.
Can I drive from Gjirokastër to Sofia?
Yes, the driving distance between Gjirokastër to Sofia is 632 km. It takes approximately 7h 18m to drive from Gjirokastër to Sofia.
Where can I stay near Sofia?
There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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