Sofia to Durrës by train
Durrës lies 354 km (220 mi) south-west of Sofia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 6 min at the speeds typical of Bulgaria and Albania rail, over roughly 432 km (269 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Sofia | Durrës | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Albania |
| Population | 1.2 million | 195,920 |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+2 (Europe/Tirane) |
| Stations on record | Sofia-Sever | Durrës Railway station |
Clocks in Durrës are 1 h behind Sofia right now, so a 5 h 6 min journey lands only 4 h 6 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Durrës
Crossing from Bulgaria into Albania: money changes from the Lev to the Lek (ALL); the dialling code becomes +355; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648800.
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Common questions
How far is Durrës from Sofia?
354 km (220 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Sofia; by road roughly 432 km (269 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to Durrës by train?
About 5 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and Durrës?
Durrës is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Tirane against Europe/Sofia).
What currency do I need in Durrës?
The Lek (ALL).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.