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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Serdika | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Izmir otogar tesis, Izmir | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Izmir otogar tesis, Izmir | Serdika | No tags |
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Get from Izmir to Sofia
The journey takes about 18 hours, and with fares starting at just $77, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Izmir and Sofia?
Stops in Izmir
- Aİzmir Otogarı, Karacaoğlan, Kemal Paşa Cad. No:1 D:158, 35070 Bornova/İzmir
- B
Adnan Menderes Havaalanı (Gaziemir, İzmir)
Dokuz Eylül Mh., Adnan Menderes Havaalanı, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Turkey
Stops in Sofia
- Abulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
- C
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2
bul. Kniaz Aleksandar Dondukov 2, 1000 Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - Ebulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
- F
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Izmir to Sofia by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Izmir to Sofia?
The cheapest bus tickets from Izmir to Sofia start from $77. The average price for this route is around $101. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Izmir to Sofia?
The average bus travel time from Izmir to Sofia is 18h, covering a distance of 579 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 14h and is operated by Arda Tur.
Which bus companies service the Izmir to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Arda Tur, VIP Arda Tur.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Izmir to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Izmir to Sofia at 1:15am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Izmir to Sofia?
A bus trip from Izmir to Sofia generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Izmir to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11828 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Izmir to Sofia?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Izmir to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Izmir to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Arda Tur, with a cleanliness rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Izmir to Sofia was searched and found on Jan 17, 2026 with a price of $73To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Izmir to Sofia, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $73 to $101 for a bus ticket from Izmir to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $73 which is on 2026-01-17.
Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
