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Which bus from Ankara to Sofia is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Ankara to Sofia. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Kamil Koc. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£48
tomorrow
£47
Monday
Tuesday
£48
Wednesday
£48
Thursday
£48
Friday
£48

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 15:00 Ankara Central Coach Station 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 19h 31m 23:59 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 13:45 Ankara Kayaş 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
Kamil Koc 20h 15m 23:15 Ankara Kayaş 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      20h 30m
      0
      05:30
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      12:30
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 5h 30m
    • Citylines
      8h 0m
      0
      18:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      02:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 02:30 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £47
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 15:00 Ankara Central Coach Station 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £47
Kamil Koc 19h 31m 23:59 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £47
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 13:45 Ankara Kayaş 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £47
Kamil Koc 20h 15m 23:15 Ankara Kayaş 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £47
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      20h 30m
      0
      05:30
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      12:30
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 5h 30m
    • Citylines
      8h 0m
      0
      18:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      02:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 02:30 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 15:00 Ankara Central Coach Station 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 19h 31m 23:59 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 13:45 Ankara Kayaş 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
Kamil Koc 20h 15m 23:15 Ankara Kayaş 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      20h 30m
      0
      05:30
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      12:30
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 5h 30m
    • Citylines
      8h 0m
      0
      18:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      02:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 02:30 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 15:00 Ankara Central Coach Station 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 19h 31m 23:59 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 13:45 Ankara Kayaş 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
Kamil Koc 20h 15m 23:15 Ankara Kayaş 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      20h 30m
      0
      05:30
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      12:30
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 5h 30m
    • Citylines
      8h 0m
      0
      18:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      02:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 02:30 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 15:00 Ankara Central Coach Station 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 19h 31m 23:59 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 18h 15m 13:45 Ankara Kayaş 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
Kamil Koc 20h 15m 23:15 Ankara Kayaş 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £49
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      20h 30m
      0
      05:30
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      12:30
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 5h 30m
    • Citylines
      8h 0m
      0
      18:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      02:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £18

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 02:30 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 17h 0m 15:00 Ankara Central Coach Station 08:00 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
Kamil Koc 19h 31m 23:59 Ankara Central Coach Station 19:30 Sofia Central Coach Station  Economy £48
  • Did you know that if you travel from Ankara to Sofia via Istanbul, you can save more than £18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      20h 30m
      0
      05:30
      Ankara
      Central Coach Station
      12:30
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 5h 30m
    • Citylines
      8h 0m
      0
      18:00
      Istanbul
      Esenler Coach Station
      02:00
      Sofia
      Central Coach Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      £21
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £18

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ankara to Sofia is £47 on 28/07/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Ankara and Sofia?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Ankara to Sofia. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Tuesday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Ankara to Sofia. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Ankara and Sofia.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 11 coaches from Ankara to Sofia, while Night sees the fewest connections between Ankara and Sofia, with 5 offers.

All facts for Ankara to Sofia bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Kamil Koc that travel daily 4 times by bus from Ankara to Sofia in one click. Book your Ankara to Sofia bus ticket starting from £47!

Cheapest Bus £47
Fastest Bus 17h 0m
Earliest Coach 13:45
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 4 Ø
Distance 853.2 km
Coach Companies Kamil Koc

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Ankara to Sofia?

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Ankara for Sofia. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 01/08/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/07
Tuesday 28/07
Wednesday 29/07
Thursday 30/07
Friday 31/07
Saturday 01/08
£48
Sunday 02/08
£47
Monday 03/08
Tuesday 04/08
£48
Wednesday 05/08
£48
Thursday 06/08
£48
Friday 07/08
£48
Saturday 08/08
£48
Sunday 09/08
£48
Monday 10/08
£48
Tuesday 11/08
£48
Wednesday 12/08
£48
Thursday 13/08
Friday 14/08
£48
Saturday 15/08
£48
Sunday 16/08
£48
Monday 17/08
£48
Tuesday 18/08
£48
Wednesday 19/08
£49
Thursday 20/08
£47
Friday 21/08
£48
Saturday 22/08
£47
Sunday 23/08

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 £46, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ankara to Sofia. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £48.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ankara to Sofia, with £47. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £47.

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 higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

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 coach 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 coaches from Ankara to Sofia are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Ankara and Sofia

Here is a map with all coach stations in Ankara and Sofia. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Ankara to Sofia

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Ankara to Sofia. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Ankara to Sofia bus

How much does a Ankara Sofia coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ankara Sofia bus trip is available from £47 and takes 17h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £47 to £49. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Sofia.

How many connections are available for the Ankara Sofia route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Ankara to Sofia is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sofia from Ankara take?

The quickest coach from Ankara to Sofia is provided by Kamil Koc and takes 17h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £48. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Ankara to Sofia?

The earliest bus to Sofia departs from Ankara at 13:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Ankara to Sofia?

The latest bus to Sofia departs from Ankara at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Ankara Sofia route?

Passengers looking to travel from Ankara to Sofia can travel with Kamil Koc. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best 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 bus to Sofia from Ankara?

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 bus for the Ankara Sofia bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach 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 travelling 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.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Ankara 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 4 daily trips between Ankara 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 Ankara to Sofia?

Prices and availability for 4 trips between Ankara 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 Ankara to Sofia

Economy
Economy

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

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