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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

$61

tomorrow

$54

Sunday

Monday

$54

Tuesday

Wednesday

$54

Thursday

$61

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	1:45 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 0m	2:00 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 45m	11:45 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 11:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
Kamil Koc	19h 31m	11:59 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/19/2025 11:59:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/20/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 31m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Arda Tur	15h 0m	8:00 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Sofia	Serdika		Basic	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/20/2025 8:00:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/21/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	15h 0m	8:00 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Sofia	Serdika	Basic	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 8:00:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/23/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	1:45 AM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 1:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	2:00 AM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/22/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	1:45 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/22/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/23/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	15h 0m	8:00 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	10:00 AM	Sofia	Serdika	Basic	$54	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 8:00:00 PM to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/25/2025 10:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	1:45 AM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 1:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	2:00 AM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/24/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	1:45 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/24/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/25/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	1:45 AM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/25/2025 1:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	2:00 AM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/25/2025 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/25/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	1:45 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/25/2025 1:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 0m	2:00 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/25/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/26/2025 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 45m	11:45 PM	Izmir	Central Bus Station	6:30 PM	Sofia	Central Bus Station	Economy	$61	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Bus Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 12/25/2025 11:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/26/2025 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Izmir to Sofia is $54 on 12/20/2025. 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily buses from Izmir to Sofia. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Izmir and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 11 buses from Izmir to Sofia, while Night sees the fewest connections between Izmir and Sofia, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Izmir to Sofia

Compare all providers like Kamil Koc and Arda Tur that travel 5 times every day by bus from Izmir to Sofia in one click! Book your bus ticket from Izmir to Sofia starting from $54!

Cheapest Bus	$54
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Bus	1:45 PM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	357.4 miles
Bus Companies	Kamil Koc and Arda Tur

Cheapest bus connections from Izmir to Sofia

Every day, 5 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 12/19/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

$61

Saturday 12/20

$54

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

$62

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

$62

Thursday 12/25

$61

Friday 12/26

$66

Saturday 12/27

$61

Sunday 12/28

Monday 12/29

$61

Tuesday 12/30

$62

Wednesday 12/31

$62

Thursday 01/01

$61

Friday 01/02

Saturday 01/03

Sunday 01/04

Monday 01/05

Tuesday 01/06

$61

Wednesday 01/07

$61

Thursday 01/08

Friday 01/09

Saturday 01/10

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 $53, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Izmir to Sofia. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $60.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Izmir to Sofia, with $54. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $61.

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

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

Cheapest Price	$61
Fastest Bus	16h 30m
Earliest Bus	1:45 PM
Last Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/11/2025

Arda Tur from Izmir to Sofia

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

Cheapest Price	$54
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Bus	8:00 PM
Last Bus	8:00 PM
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	11/23/2025

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.

Central Bus Station

Kemalpaşa Caddesi 1

Basmane

Alsancak Port

Bornova

Konak

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

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Izmir to Sofia? Compare all modes of transports from Izmir to 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 $54 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 $54 and $62. 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 5 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 $54. 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.

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

Basic

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Izmir and to Sofia

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