Bus and Coach from Sofia to Ankara: Compare all prices

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

today

£43

tomorrow

£43

Monday

£43

Tuesday

£43

Wednesday

Thursday

£43

Friday

£43

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	16h 50m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:50	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 13/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 14/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Kamil Koc	16h 45m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	16:45	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 13/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 14/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	07:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 13/12/2025 11:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 14/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 13/12/2025 23:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 14/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  20:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	16h 50m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:50	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Kamil Koc	16h 45m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	16:45	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	07:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 11:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 23:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  20:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	16h 50m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:50	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 15/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 16/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Kamil Koc	16h 45m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	16:45	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 15/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 16/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	07:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 15/12/2025 11:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 16/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 15/12/2025 23:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 16/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  20:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	16h 50m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:50	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 17/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Kamil Koc	16h 45m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	16:45	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 17/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	07:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/12/2025 11:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 17/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 16/12/2025 23:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 17/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  20:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	16h 50m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:50	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Kamil Koc	16h 45m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	16:45	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 19/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	07:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/12/2025 11:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 19/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 18/12/2025 23:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 19/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  20:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	16h 50m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	04:50	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/12/2025 11:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 20/12/2025 04:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 50m
Kamil Koc	16h 45m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	16:45	Ankara	Central Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/12/2025 23:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 20/12/2025 16:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 45m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	11:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	07:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/12/2025 11:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 20/12/2025 07:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m
Kamil Koc	19h 10m	23:00	Sofia	Central Coach Station	19:10	Ankara	Kayaş	Economy	£45	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 19/12/2025 23:00:00 to Kayaş, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 20/12/2025 19:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 10m

Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Bookaway
  
  20h 30m
  
  0
  
  22:30
  
  Sofia
  Central Coach Station
  
  07:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  £25
  
  A Bus from Bookaway goes from Central Coach Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 14/12/2025 22:30:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
- 12Go Asia
  
  8h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:00
  
  Istanbul
  Esenler Coach Station
  
  20:00
  
  Ankara
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from 12Go Asia goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 12:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Ankara (Turkey) arriving at 15/12/2025 20:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Travel time is 2h 45m longer, but you will save £10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Sofia to Ankara is £43 on 08/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Ankara

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 12 coaches from Sofia to Ankara, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Ankara, with 12 offers.

Facts about coaches from Sofia to Ankara

Compare all providers like Kamil Koc that travel 4 times every day by bus from Sofia to Ankara in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Ankara starting from £43!

Cheapest Bus	£43
Fastest Bus	17h 45m
Earliest Coach	11:00
Latest Coach	23:00
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	853.2 km
Coach Companies	Kamil Koc

Cheapest coach connections from Sofia to Ankara

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach companies leave Sofia for Ankara: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£43

Sunday 14/12

£43

Monday 15/12

£43

Tuesday 16/12

£43

Wednesday 17/12

Thursday 18/12

£45

Friday 19/12

£43

Saturday 20/12

Sunday 21/12

Monday 22/12

Tuesday 23/12

£43

Wednesday 24/12

£43

Thursday 25/12

£43

Friday 26/12

£43

Saturday 27/12

£43

Sunday 28/12

£43

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

Wednesday 31/12

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

Saturday 03/01

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Ankara

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

With a price starting from £43, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Sofia to Ankara. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £43.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Ankara, with £43. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £43.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Ankara

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 Sofia to Ankara 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 Sofia to Ankara, 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 Sofia to Ankara are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Ankara

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Sofia and Ankara.

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

Central Coach Station

Aşti Giriş

Kayaş

Gölbaşı

Ulus

Keçiören

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Ankara

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

FAQs about the Sofia to Ankara bus

How much does a Sofia - Ankara coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Sofia - Ankara bus trip is available from £43 and takes 17h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Sofia to Ankara is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £43 to £45. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

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

Each day, the bus route from Sofia to Ankara 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 Ankara from Sofia take?

The quickest coach from Sofia to Ankara is provided by Kamil Koc and takes 17h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £43. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Ankara?

The earliest bus to Ankara departs from Sofia at 11:00. 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 Sofia to Ankara?

The latest bus to Ankara departs from Sofia at 23:00. 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 Sofia - Ankara route?

Passengers looking to travel from Sofia to Ankara 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 Sofia and Ankara?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Ankara 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 Ankara from Sofia?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Sofia Ankara 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 Sofia Ankara 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 Sofia to Ankara on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Sofia and to Ankara

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