İzmir to Sofia by Bus

Travelling from İzmir to Sofia by bus takes about 15h, run by ArdaTur. A quicker option we found is flight, at 4h 10m. The bus is still the cheapest.

A Closer Look at the Bus Journey

What follows describes one route in our records. It does not mean this is the fastest option on the line.

Observed fare
€45

Older observation · Not checked for your date

Total journey
15h
Change
direct
Operator
ArdaTur

The Journey, Step by Step

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    İzmir to SofiaArdaTur15h

    The exact stop, platform and times are not in this record; confirm them with the provider.

Total journey time15h

Departures from İzmir to Sofia

ArdaTur runs one scheduled departure a day, at 19:00.

OperatorDepartures a dayFirstLast
ArdaTur119:0019:00

All departures

  • 19:00

Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, we do not hold a published timetable for that operator. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.

Bus Facts for This Route

These come from the timetables and station records we hold for the bus only. A line we cannot back with data is left out.

Bus operators
ArdaTur
Timetable
One departure a day, at 19:00, with ArdaTur.
Good to know
Direct bus, no change on the way.

Before You Travel

Where does the bus leave from?

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Seats and the service

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Baggage and ticket conditions

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Accessibility

Accessibility services and facilities are not in this record. Contact the operator before travelling for current information.

Other Ways to Travel

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Ticket Prices on This Route

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İzmir to Sofia by Bus: Common Questions

How long does İzmir to Sofia take by bus?

About 15h, with no transfer.

How much is a bus ticket from İzmir to Sofia?

The best price in our latest check was €45. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.

Who runs the bus from İzmir to Sofia?

ArdaTur runs this bus.

Is the bus or the flight better?

The flight is faster at 4h 10m. The bus wins on price.

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