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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ankara to Sofia from various bus operators like Kamil Koc for the next days.

today

$56

tomorrow

$56

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

$55

Wednesday

$56

Thursday

$56

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	2:00 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/5/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 30m	1:30 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 1:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 30m
Kamil Koc	19h 31m	11:59 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 11:59:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 31m
Kamil Koc	20h 15m	11:15 PM	Ankara	Kayaş	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/5/2025 11:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Ankara
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Bookaway
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel time is 6h 50m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	2:00 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/6/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	17h 0m	3:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 31m	11:59 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 11:59:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 31m

Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Ankara
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Bookaway
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel time is 7h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 0m	2:30 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 2:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/9/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Kamil Koc	17h 0m	3:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 31m	11:59 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/9/2025 11:59:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 31m

Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than $12? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Ankara
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Bookaway
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel time is 7h 20m longer, but you will save $12

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	2:00 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/10/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	17h 0m	3:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 31m	11:59 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/10/2025 11:59:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 31m

Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Ankara
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Bookaway
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel time is 7h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	2:00 AM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/11/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	17h 0m	3:00 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 3:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 31m	11:59 PM	Ankara	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 11:59:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 31m
Kamil Koc	20h 15m	11:15 PM	Ankara	Kayaş	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$58	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/11/2025 11:15:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $58 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Busbud
  
  23h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:40 AM
  
  Ankara
  Central Bus Station
  
  12:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Otogar Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from Busbud goes from Central Bus Station, Ankara (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 4:40:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 12/6/2025 12:00:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 20m
- Bookaway
  
  10h 0m
  
  0
  
  6:00 PM
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Bus Station
  
  3:00 AM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $34
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 12/6/2025 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/7/2025 3:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Travel time is 7h 20m longer, but you will save $13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Ankara to Sofia is $55 on 12/4/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Ankara and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Ankara and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Ankara to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Ankara and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 7 buses from Ankara to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ankara and Sofia, with 5 offers.

Facts about the bus from Ankara to Sofia

Compare all providers like Kamil Koc that travel 3 times every day by bus from Ankara to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ankara to Sofia starting from $55!

Cheapest Bus	$55
Fastest Bus	16h 0m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	530.3 miles
Bus Companies	Kamil Koc

Cheapest bus connections from Ankara to Sofia

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Ankara for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$56

Saturday 12/06

$56

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

$55

Wednesday 12/10

$56

Thursday 12/11

$56

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

$56

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$55

Saturday 12/20

$55

Sunday 12/21

$55

Monday 12/22

$56

Tuesday 12/23

$56

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

$56

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Ankara to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Ankara to Sofia, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $55, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Ankara to Sofia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $56.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ankara to Sofia, with $55. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

How to save money travelling from Ankara to Sofia

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Ankara to Sofia in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ankara to Sofia, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Ankara to Sofia are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Ankara and Sofia

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Ankara and Sofia.

Central Bus Station

Aşti Giriş

Kayaş

Gölbaşı

Ulus

Keçiören

Central Bus Station

Knyagina Maria Luisa Boulevard 100

Bratya Miladinovi

Bus and Coach Station Zapad Bus Stop

Serdika

Knyaginya Maria Luiza 102

Aleko Hut Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from Ankara to Sofia

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Ankara to Sofia? Or which bus companies serve the route Ankara to Sofia? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Ankara to Sofia bus

How much does a Ankara Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $55 and takes 16h 0m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Ankara to Sofia?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $55 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Sofia.

On average, how many connections are available from Ankara to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Ankara to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Ankara to Sofia take?

The fastest bus from Ankara to Sofia is offered by Kamil Koc and takes 16h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $56. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ankara to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Ankara starts at 2:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Ankara to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Ankara for Sofia starts at 11:59 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Ankara Sofia route?

When traveling by bus from Ankara to Sofia, passengers can travel with Kamil Koc. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Ankara and Sofia by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Kamil Koc.

What can I take with me on the Ankara to Sofia bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Ankara Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Ankara Sofia bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Ankara to Sofia on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ankara to Sofia

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Ankara and to Sofia

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Ankara and to Sofia. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!