How to Travel from
Sofia to Elbasan
by Car
Schedule
Sofia, Bulgaria → Elbasan, Albania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}
Composite routes from Sofia to Elbasan
Cheapest
6 h 55 min
Car
491 km.
from $27
Transport providers
Airlines
Ulendo Airlink
Website:
flyulendo.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 47m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.58–$240.04
Aegean Airlines
Website:
en.aegeanair.com/
Plane from Sofia Airport to Rinas
Ave. Duration:
6h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.12–$694.85
Bus operators
Citylines
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kumanovo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$36.64
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.42–$36.64
Diamant Travel
Bus from Sofia to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
12h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$61.64
Kaleia
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$32.05
Nela Travel Tours
Bus from Sofia to Tirana
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$49.31
Transkop patnicki soobrakaj A.D. Bitola
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.81
Makedonija Soobrakaj AD
Bus from Sofia to Skopje,
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$13.90–$32.85
Euro Bus MK
Phone:
+389 46 787 312
Website:
eurobus.mk/
Bus from Kumanovo to Struga
Ave. Duration:
2h 23m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.63–$17.69
Bus from Struga to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
42 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$4.55–$5.81
Alvavel
Phone:
+355 67 604 2191
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064871316936
Bus from Tirana to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
2h 47m
Frequency:
Once daily
Ido Tours doel
Phone:
+38975468055
Website:
idotours.com.mk/
Bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Elbasan
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.66
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Elbasan?
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Elbasan is to bus via Struga which costs $27.17 - $36.96 and takes 9h 5m.
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 6h 55m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
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 Kumanovo and Struga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.
How far is it from Sofia to Elbasan?
The distance between Sofia and Elbasan is 512 km. The road distance is 496.5 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 Struga which takes 9h 5m and costs $27.17 - $36.96 .
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Elbasan?
It takes approximately 9h 5m 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 Struga which takes 9h 5m and costs $27.17 - $36.96 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $92.39 - $326.09 and takes 8h 21m.
Where does the Sofia to Elbasan bus arrive?
Sofia to Elbasan bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Kumanovo Bus Station.
What is the time difference between Sofia and Elbasan?
Elbasan is 1h behind Sofia. It is currently 14:36 in Sofia and 13:36 in Elbasan.
Can I drive from Sofia to Elbasan?
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to Elbasan is 497 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Sofia to Elbasan.
Where can I stay near Elbasan?
There are 74+ hotels available in Elbasan. Prices start at $8.11 per night.
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