How to get from İzmir to Sofia
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from İzmir to Sofia. The most useful door-to-door route takes 15h by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 575 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
575 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €76Checked Sep 9 | 13h 05mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Checked Sep 10 | 15hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€76Checked Sep 913h 05m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Checked Sep 1015h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
İzmir to Sofia: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1İzmir → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·15h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, İzmir to Sofia
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€71October 2026
€76Departures from İzmir to Sofia
ArdaTur runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 19:00 and the last at 19:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 15h€45Book
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurİzmir-SofiaBook →
Pegasus Airlinesİzmir Adnan Menderes-Istanbul AirportSee live options and dates →
FlixBusİstanbul Esenler Otogarı-SofiaBook →
Havaist + MetroIstanbul Airport-İstanbul Esenler OtogarıBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, Havaist + Metro; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from İzmir to Sofia works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from İzmir to Sofia, about 15h. In total it's roughly €45 over 15h, direct, no transfers.
İzmir to Sofia: common questions
How long does it take to get from İzmir to Sofia?
The most useful route takes about 15h by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Sofia from İzmir?
About 575 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does İzmir to Sofia cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €45. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run İzmir to Sofia?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, Havaist + Metro.
Can you get from İzmir to Sofia without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 15h.
What is the cheapest way to get from İzmir to Sofia?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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