How to Travel from
Sofia to Gjirokastër
by Plane, Route or Car
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Sofia, Bulgaria → Gjirokastër, Albania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Sofia to Gjirokastër
Composite routes from Sofia to Gjirokastër
Cheapest
7 h 43 min
Car
619 km.
from $34
Other
13 h 45 min
394 km.
from $67.20
9 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $10.87
11 h 40 min
394 km.
Select a ticket
12 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $10.87
Route Navigator Sofia - Gjirokastër
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Continue onto бул. Цар Освободител
бул. Цар Освободител, 15 м
15 м
Turn sharp left onto бул. Княз Александър Дондуков
бул. Княз Александър Дондуков, 218 м
218 м
Turn left onto бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза
бул. Княгиня Мария Луиза, 129 м
129 м
Turn right onto бул. Александър Стамболийски
бул. Александър Стамболийски, 460 м
460 м
Turn left onto бул. Христо Ботев
бул. Христо Ботев, 309 м
309 м
Keep right
464 м
464 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto бул. Ген. Тотлебен
бул. Ген. Тотлебен, 20 km 592 м
20 km 592 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto 1
113 km 984 м
113 km 984 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
40 km 443 м
40 km 443 м
Keep left onto Автомагистрала Струма
Автомагистрала Струма, 1 km 74 м
1 km 74 м
Continue onto Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας
Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας, 23 km 304 м
23 km 304 м
Keep right and drive toward Βαμβακόφυτο, Σιδηρόκαστρο
Βαμβακόφυτο, Σιδηρόκαστρο, 33 м
33 м
Continue
101 м
101 м
Turn left
148 м
148 м
Turn right onto Σερρών - Προμαχώνα
Σερρών - Προμαχώνα, 1 km 300 м
1 km 300 м
Turn right
2 km 92 м
2 km 92 м
Turn right
102 м
102 м
Turn slight right
2 km 594 м
2 km 594 м
Turn sharp left onto Σερρών - Ηράκλειας
Σερρών - Ηράκλειας, 4 km 24 м
4 km 24 м
Continue onto Σερρών - Ηράκλειας
Σερρών - Ηράκλειας, 57 м
57 м
Keep right onto Σερρών - Ηράκλειας
Σερρών - Ηράκλειας, 61 м
61 м
Keep right onto Σερρών - Ηράκλειας
Σερρών - Ηράκλειας, 378 м
378 м
Turn right onto Σκοτούσσα - Αναγέννηση
Σκοτούσσα - Αναγέννηση, 1 km 587 м
1 km 587 м
Turn left
1 km 746 м
1 km 746 м
Turn slight left onto Προβατάς - Νέα Τυρολόη
Προβατάς - Νέα Τυρολόη, 4 km 373 м
4 km 373 м
Turn right and take A25 toward Νιγρίτα, Στρυμωνικό
Νιγρίτα, Στρυμωνικό, A25, 54 km 857 м
54 km 857 м
Keep right onto Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας and take A2 toward Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη
Θεσσαλονίκη - Προμαχώνας, Αθήνα, Θεσσαλονίκη, A2, 7 km 473 м
7 km 473 м
Keep left onto Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας
Θεσσαλονίκης - Καβάλας, 2 km 139 м
2 km 139 м
Keep right onto Μίκη Θεοδωράκη and take ΕΟ2 toward Σταυρούπολη
Μίκη Θεοδωράκη, Σταυρούπολη, ΕΟ2, 178 м
178 м
Turn right onto Ισαύρων
Ισαύρων, 88 м
88 м
Turn left onto Ωραιοκάστρου
Ωραιοκάστρου, 2 km 647 м
2 km 647 м
Turn left onto Δενδροποτάμου
Δενδροποτάμου, 3 km 50 м
3 km 50 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto 26ης Οκτωβρίου
26ης Οκτωβρίου, 113 м
113 м
Keep right and drive toward Αθήνα
Αθήνα, 1 km 73 м
1 km 73 м
Continue onto Δυτική Είσοδος Θεσσαλονίκης and drive toward Κατερίνη, Αθήνα
Δυτική Είσοδος Θεσσαλονίκης, Κατερίνη, Αθήνα, 27 km 323 м
27 km 323 м
Keep right onto Εγνατία Οδός and take Α2 toward Κοζάνη, Βέροια
Εγνατία Οδός, Κοζάνη, Βέροια, Α2, 197 km 387 м
197 km 387 м
Keep right and take EO6B toward Ζαγόρι - Τζουμέρκα
Ζαγόρι - Τζουμέρκα, EO6B, 1 km 956 м
1 km 956 м
Turn right onto Παναγίας - Ιωαννίνων
Παναγίας - Ιωαννίνων, 23 km 632 м
23 km 632 м
Turn right onto Παράκαμψη Περάματος
Παράκαμψη Περάματος, 2 km 955 м
2 km 955 м
Continue onto Πέραμα - Λυκόστομο
Πέραμα - Λυκόστομο, 8 km 59 м
8 km 59 м
Keep right
320 м
320 м
Turn left
12 м
12 м
Turn right onto Κοζάνης - Ιωαννίνων
Κοζάνης - Ιωαννίνων, 22 km 963 м
22 km 963 м
Turn left onto Καλπακίου - Κακαβιάς
Καλπακίου - Κακαβιάς, 24 km 303 м
24 km 303 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto ΕΟ22
1 km 758 м
1 km 758 м
Turn left onto SH4
28 km 660 м
28 km 660 м
Turn sharp left
22 м
22 м
Keep right onto Hasan Xhiku
Hasan Xhiku, 32 м
32 м
Keep right onto Hasan Xhiku
Hasan Xhiku, 380 м
380 м
Turn right onto Rruga Reshat Isufati
Rruga Reshat Isufati, 258 м
258 м
Turn left onto Rruga Gjin Zenebishti
Rruga Gjin Zenebishti, 1 km 715 м
1 km 715 м
Keep right onto Rruga Jonuz Çuçi
Rruga Jonuz Çuçi, 154 м
154 м
Turn slight right onto Rruga Jonuz Çuçi
Rruga Jonuz Çuçi, 98 м
98 м
Turn sharp left onto Rruga Alqi Kondi
Rruga Alqi Kondi, 226 м
226 м
Turn right
18 м
18 м
Turn right onto Rruga e Zejtarëve
Rruga e Zejtarëve, 33 м
33 м
Arrive at destination
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Every 3 hours
$8.15–$10.87
+355 52 22 55 39
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gjirokastër?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Gjirokastër is to bus via Thessaloníki which costs $54.35 - $92.39 and takes 13h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Gjirokastër?
The fastest way to get from Sofia to Gjirokastër is to drive which takes 7h 19m and costs $108.70 - $163.04 .
Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Gjirokastër?
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia to Gjirokastër. However, there are services departing from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral and arriving at Gjirokastër via Dupnitsa, Serres, Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Ioannina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.
How far is it from Sofia to Gjirokastër?
The distance between Sofia and Gjirokastër is 664 km. The road distance is 633.2 km.
How do I travel from Sofia to Gjirokastër without a car?
The best way to get from Sofia to Gjirokastër without a car is to night bus and bus which takes 11h 10m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Gjirokastër?
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Sofia to Gjirokastër, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Sofia to Gjirokastër bus from?
Sofia to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by Traventuria, depart from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral station.
Where does the Sofia to Gjirokastër bus arrive?
Sofia to Gjirokastër bus services, operated by Traventuria, arrive at Dupnitsa Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Gjirokastër?
Gjirokastër is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 09:49 in Sofia and 08:49 in Gjirokastër.
Can I drive from Sofia to Gjirokastër?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Gjirokastër is 633 km. It takes approximately 7h 19m to drive from Sofia to Gjirokastër.
Where can I stay near Gjirokastër?
There are 508+ hotels available in Gjirokastër. Prices start at $21.21 per night.
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