Previously seen journeys
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Central Bus Station | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Serdika | No tags | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Central Bus Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | İzmir Otogarı | Central Bus Station | No tags |
Get from Izmir to Sofia
The journey takes about 18 hours, and with fares starting at just £42, 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 by bus from Izmir to Sofia
What's the distance between Izmir and Sofia by coach?
The distance between Izmir and Sofia by coach is approximately 357 miles (575 km).
How can I travel from Izmir to Sofia avoiding air travel?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach ensures a pleasant travel experience, granting you the opportunity to appreciate the scenery as you make your way to your final stop. You might also find carpooling options to travel between the two cities.
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 29 Nov 2025 with a price of £40To 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 £40 to £50 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 £40, which is on 2025-11-29.
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.
