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

today
$67
tomorrow
$53
Saturday
$67
Sunday
$53
Monday
$67
Tuesday
Wednesday
$67

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 1:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 0m 2:00 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 19h 45m 11:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 19h 31m 11:59 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Izmir to Sofia via Kardzhali, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Arda Tur
      24h 30m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Izmir
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 AM
      Kardzhali
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Arda Tur
      Basic
      $35
      • Waiting Time 9h 50m
    • Group Plus Ltd
      4h 0m
      0
      4:30 PM
      Kardzhali
      Central Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Group Plus Ltd
      Basic
      $15
    Travel time is 6h 30m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 14h 0m 8:00 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 10:00 AM Sofia Serdika  Basic $53
Kamil Koc 17h 45m 1:45 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $68
Kamil Koc 17h 30m 2:00 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $68
Kamil Koc 19h 15m 12:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $68

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 10m 2:20 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 2:30 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 1:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 0m 2:00 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 19h 45m 11:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Izmir to Sofia via Haskovo, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Arda Tur
      17h 0m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Izmir
      Central Bus Station
      6:00 AM
      Haskovo
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Arda Tur
      Basic
      $35
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • Group Plus Ltd
      3h 0m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Haskovo
      Central Bus Station
      1:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Group Plus Ltd
      Basic
      $15
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 14h 0m 8:00 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 10:00 AM Sofia Serdika  Basic $53
Kamil Koc 17h 45m 1:45 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 17h 30m 2:00 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 1:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 10m 2:20 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 2:30 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 1:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 0m 2:00 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 19h 45m 11:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Izmir to Sofia via Haskovo, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Arda Tur
      17h 0m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Izmir
      Central Bus Station
      6:00 AM
      Haskovo
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Arda Tur
      Basic
      $35
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • Group Plus Ltd
      3h 0m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Haskovo
      Central Bus Station
      1:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Group Plus Ltd
      Basic
      $15
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 45m 1:45 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 17h 30m 2:00 AM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 1:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 18h 0m 2:00 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 8:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 19h 45m 11:45 PM Izmir Central Bus Station 7:30 PM Sofia Central Bus Station  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Izmir to Sofia via Haskovo, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Arda Tur
      17h 0m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Izmir
      Central Bus Station
      6:00 AM
      Haskovo
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Arda Tur
      Basic
      $35
      • Waiting Time 4h 0m
    • Group Plus Ltd
      3h 0m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Haskovo
      Central Bus Station
      1:00 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Group Plus Ltd
      Basic
      $15
    Travel Time is 0h 30m shorter, and you will save $16

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Izmir to Sofia is $40 on 5/25/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Izmir and Sofia

See here how frequent the connections between Izmir and Sofia are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Izmir to Sofia. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Izmir and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 15 buses from Izmir to Sofia, while Night sees the fewest connections between Izmir and Sofia, with 10 offers.

Facts about the bus from Izmir to Sofia

Compare all providers like Kamil Koc and Arda Tur that travel 6 times every day by bus from Izmir to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Izmir to Sofia starting from $40!

Cheapest Bus $40
Fastest Bus 14h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:45 PM
Latest Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes 6 Ø
Distance 357.4 miles
Bus Companies Kamil Koc and Arda Tur

Cheapest bus connections from Izmir to Sofia

Every day, 6 buses from 2 bus companies leave Izmir for Sofia: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/03
Monday 05/04
Tuesday 05/05
Wednesday 05/06
Thursday 05/07
$67
Friday 05/08
$68
Saturday 05/09
$67
Sunday 05/10
$54
Monday 05/11
$67
Tuesday 05/12
Wednesday 05/13
$67
Thursday 05/14
$67
Friday 05/15
$72
Saturday 05/16
$53
Sunday 05/17
$73
Monday 05/18
$73
Tuesday 05/19
$72
Wednesday 05/20
$53
Thursday 05/21
Friday 05/22
$53
Saturday 05/23
$53
Sunday 05/24
Monday 05/25
$40
Tuesday 05/26
$73
Wednesday 05/27
$53
Thursday 05/28
$51
Friday 05/29
$73
Saturday 05/30

The cheapest time to travel from Izmir to Sofia

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Izmir to Sofia, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $40, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Izmir to Sofia. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Izmir to Sofia, with $40. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $67.

How to save money travelling from Izmir 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 Izmir 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 Izmir 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 Izmir to Sofia are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Izmir to Sofia

These are the most booked bus companies between Izmir to Sofia from our users.

Kamil Koc from Izmir to Sofia

Kamil Koc

Here you will find the key facts about the Kamil Koc bus route Izmir to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $67
Fastest Bus 17h 0m
Earliest Bus 1:45 PM
Last Bus 11:59 PM
Daily Connections 5 Ø
Found on 5/7/2026

Arda Tur from Izmir to Sofia

Arda Tur

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Izmir to Sofia:

Cheapest Price $53
Fastest Bus 14h 0m
Earliest Bus 8:00 PM
Last Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 4/10/2026

All bus stations and stops in Izmir and Sofia

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Izmir to Sofia

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

FAQs about the Izmir to Sofia bus

How much does a Izmir Sofia bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $40 and takes 14h 0m to reach Sofia. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $40 and $68. 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 Izmir to Sofia each day?

Every day, the Izmir to Sofia bus route is served by approximately 6 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Izmir to Sofia is offered by Arda Tur and takes 14h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $53. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Izmir to Sofia?

The earliest bus arriving in Sofia from Izmir starts at 1:45 PM. 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 Izmir to Sofia?

The latest bus trip departing from Izmir 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 Izmir Sofia route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Izmir and Sofia?

You can check all the direct connections between Izmir 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 and Arda Tur.

What can I take with me on the Izmir 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 Izmir 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 Izmir 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 Izmir to Sofia on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Izmir to Sofia?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Izmir and Sofia. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Izmir to Sofia?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Izmir and Sofia change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

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

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