Sofia

Private car transfer
from Tirana to Sofia

Door-to-door
in 8 hours
From ...
per seat
Comfortable
car
One way
Cancel for free 24 hours before departure
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Trip Information

Pick-up

Your driver will meet you at your address in Tirana.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage

Trip

You’ll travel in comfort for 8 hours.

  • Optional sight-seeing
  • Clean, comfortable car
  • Professional driver
  • Bottled water
  • Child seats
  • Prepared for handicapped
  • Smoke-free
  • Pet friendly

Drop-off

Your driver will drop you off at your address in Sofia.

  • Door-to-door service
  • Help with your luggage
In total
  • 540 km
  • 8 hours

Visit these sights on the way

Petrele Castle

Petrele Castle

Dating back to the 6th century, this rocky outpost was part of a defense system that communicated with signal fires. A Beacon of History 

Ohrid

Ohrid

This captivating lakefront village offers medieval architecture, waterfront views, and one of the most comprehensive collections of religious icons in the world. Iconic Beauty 

Kicevo Monastery

Kicevo Monastery

This medieval monastery has preserved historic its Christian and Islamic elements. An Icon of Tolerance 

Matka Canyon

Matka Canyon

Medieval monasteries, caves and hiking trails make Macedonia’s ‘oldest man-made lake’ the ideal stop for nature lovers and architecture buffs alike.  Absolutely Gorge-ous 

Osogovo Monastery

Osogovo Monastery

Along with its striking murals, this peaceful monastery also hosts aspiring artists and architects. Artistic Paradise 

Boyana Church

Boyana Church

This UNESCO-protected church houses some of the most complete and best-preserved Eastern European medieval artwork in the world. Medieval Masterpiece 

Why people love Daytrip

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  • 13 travelers took this route with us
Nov 9, 2024

Great communication with an actual person! They will take you ANYWHERE, No pre-set routes to choose from!

Last minute plan change and Daytrip was our last resort so I chatted with them and had an immediate response from a real person, best situation ever. Never used Daytrip before but the reviews were incredible so we took the chance and booked a driver at like 11-12pm and by 7am the next morning when we woke, they found us a driver and the driver had already texed us making contact! Very impressed and will definitely use them again. We went from Dubrovnik, Croatia to Tivat, Montenegro.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler James B
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James B

Nov 9, 2024
Nov 1, 2024

Perfect Transport

Andreas did a great job picking us up from Pireaus Cruise Port and taking us to our rental in Spata. The three of us had been on a long cruise and had 9 pieces of luggage. He arrived in an appropriate vehicle and loaded and unloaded all of it. We are very happy with out decision to book with Daytrip.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler LuckyTraveler01
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LuckyTraveler01

Nov 1, 2024
Oct 5, 2024

Great day

The ride was fantastic. The diver was great, he was on time, very informative, and could not have been nicer. Definitely would do again

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Steve N
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Steve N

Oct 5, 2024
Oct 8, 2019

Tirana to Sofia

Our experience with Daytrip was faultless. It was easy to book and we appreciated the information they gave us in the days leading up to our trip from Tirana to Sofia. Dimitar was already waiting for us when we came out of our hotel. He was great company and gave us lots of information about Bulgaria in an interesting and humorous way. He went out of his way to make our trip as pleasant as possible and to help us negotiate some of our trips within Bulgaria. Dimitar's car was clean and new and we always felt safe. Dimitar is a very careful driver. We thoroughly enjoyed our nine hour trip from Tirana to Sofia through some spectacular scenery.

Reviewed by Tripadvisor traveler Gillian A
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Gillian A

Oct 8, 2019

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sedan

Sedan

Comparable to aVolkswagen Passat
Passengers and luggage
  • 1-3
  • 3x
  • 3x
  • Clean
  • Comfortable
  • Air conditioned
  • Handicapped accessible
  • Child seats
  • Pet friendly
  • Smoke-free
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mpv

Compact MPV

Comparable to aVolkswagen Touran
Passengers and luggage
  • 4
  • 4x
  • 4x
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van

Van

Comparable to aMercedes Vito
Passengers and luggage
  • 5-7
  • 7x
  • 7x
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The Daytrip driver advantage

Daytrip driver
  • Local knowledge about the route from Tirana to Sofia
    Including available sights:
  • English speaking*

    All Daytrip drivers speak English* as well as their native language (and sometimes additional languages too!). They'll be happy to discuss local history and culture with you, as well as answer any questions you may have. And because they speak the language, they're able to provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with local culture. *Drivers for Lite service aren't required to speak English but must meet all other standards.

  • Safety first!

    We screen all our drivers for criminal and traffic records, and personally interview each one. We also inspect their cars for safety, comfort, and reliability. All cars must be less than ten years old, in excellent operating condition, and insured as required by local law. And because our drivers are locals, they're familiar with the rules and customs of the road.

World-class customer support

  • Available 24/7
  • Close relationship with drivers
  • Experts on the route from Tirana to Sofia

Flexible cancellation policy

  • Cancellations: 100% refund up to 24 hours before the trip!
  • Changes: Free up to 24 hours before the trip!

Good to know

Children

If you’re traveling with children, make sure to let us know in the booking so we can get the appropriate child seats ready!

Pets

Pets are allowed (and loved)! We just need to know beforehand. You can tell us about them in the next phase of the booking.

Tips

Gratuity isn’t included or required, but if you really enjoyed your trip, you can show your driver your appreciation with an optional tip (10% is sufficient).

Luggage

  • Big luggage
  • 29x21x11 inches
  • 74x53x28 cm
  • Small luggage
  • 22x14x9 inches
  • 56x36x23 cm

Each passenger is allowed to have one checked bag and one carry on. If you’re traveling with more bags or oversized luggage, you can adjust this while booking.

Payment methods

Pay by credit card online, or in cash directly to your driver!

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Every traveler deserves real insight into the cultures of the countries they’re visiting. And every amazing place on Earth deserves to be visited and appreciated. We believe unique local knowledge and real human connection are irreplaceable when it comes to truly comprehending another culture.

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