Coach Izmir to Sofia from £40

Which bus from Izmir to Sofia is the best?

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

today

£46

tomorrow

£40

Sunday

£45

Monday

£40

Tuesday

£46

Wednesday

£40

Thursday

£46

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	01:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	02:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	13:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 13:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 0m	14:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 14:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 45m	23:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 05/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	15h 0m	20:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	10:00	Sofia	Serdika	Basic	£40	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 20:00:00 to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	01:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	02:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	13:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 06/12/2025 13:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	01:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	02:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	13:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 13:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 0m	14:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 14:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 45m	23:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 07/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	15h 0m	20:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	10:00	Sofia	Serdika	Basic	£40	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 20:00:00 to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	01:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	02:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 08/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	13:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 08/12/2025 13:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	01:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	02:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	13:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 13:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 0m	14:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 14:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 45m	23:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 09/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	15h 0m	20:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	10:00	Sofia	Serdika	Basic	£40	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 20:00:00 to Serdika, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 0m
Kamil Koc	17h 45m	01:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	02:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 10/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	13:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 10/12/2025 13:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 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	01:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 01:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 45m
Kamil Koc	17h 30m	02:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 02:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 11/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
Kamil Koc	18h 15m	13:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 13:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 15m
Kamil Koc	18h 0m	14:00	Izmir	Central Coach Station	07:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 14:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
Kamil Koc	19h 45m	23:45	Izmir	Central Coach Station	18:30	Sofia	Central Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Izmir (Turkey) at 11/12/2025 23:45:00 to Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 12/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Izmir to Sofia is £40 on 06/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Izmir 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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 7 daily coaches from Izmir to Sofia. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Izmir and Sofia.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 17 coaches from Izmir to Sofia, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Izmir and Sofia, with 14 offers.

All facts for Izmir to Sofia bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Kamil Koc and Arda Tur that travel daily 6 times by bus from Izmir to Sofia in one click. Book your Izmir to Sofia bus ticket starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus	£40
Fastest Bus	14h 0m
Earliest Coach	01:45
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	6 Ø
Distance	575.1 km
Coach Companies	Kamil Koc and Arda Tur

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Izmir to Sofia?

Every day, 6 buses from 2 coach companies leave Izmir for Sofia. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

Friday 05/12

£46

Saturday 06/12

£46

Sunday 07/12

£45

Monday 08/12

£40

Tuesday 09/12

£46

Wednesday 10/12

£40

Thursday 11/12

£46

Friday 12/12

£46

Saturday 13/12

£46

Sunday 14/12

£46

Monday 15/12

£46

Tuesday 16/12

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£47

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£40

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

£46

Tuesday 23/12

Wednesday 24/12

£47

Thursday 25/12

£46

Friday 26/12

£40

Saturday 27/12

£46

Sunday 28/12

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 coach from Izmir to Sofia. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £46.

Evening 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 £45.

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 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 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 coach 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 coaches from Izmir 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.

What are the most popular bus companies from Izmir to Sofia?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Izmir to Sofia timetable.

Arda Tur from Izmir to Sofia

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

Cheapest Price	£40
Fastest Coach	14h 0m
Earliest Coach	20:00
Last Coach	20:00
Daily Connections	1 Ø
Found on	01/12/2025

In total 2 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Izmir and Sofia

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

Central Coach Station

Kemalpaşa Caddesi 1

Basmane

Alsancak Port

Bornova

Konak

Central Coach 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.

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

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Izmir 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 Izmir to Sofia bus

How much does a Izmir Sofia coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Izmir Sofia bus trip is available from £40 and takes 14h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

This connection is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £46. 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 Izmir Sofia route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Izmir to Sofia is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Sofia from Izmir take?

The quickest coach from Izmir to Sofia is provided by Arda Tur and takes 14h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Izmir to Sofia?

The earliest bus to Sofia departs from Izmir at 01:45. 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 Izmir to Sofia?

The latest bus to Sofia departs from Izmir 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 Izmir Sofia route?

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

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 Izmir 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 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 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 Izmir to Sofia on your planned travel date.

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’ll find all the details about your bus route!