4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Ankara to Sofia
Cheapest price
£49
Average price
£49
Fastest journey
17 h
Average duration
18 h 16 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
853 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Ankara to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ankara to Sofia will cost around £49 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £49.
Of the 2 buses that leave Ankara for Sofia every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 853 km distance in an average of 18 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 17 h .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare coach and flight for Ankara to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Ankara to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £45. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £45, and a flight costs an average of £55.
Distance: 853 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£49 Average Price Cheapest | £102 Average Price |
16h 26m Average total duration 15h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Ankara to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ankara to Sofia coaches for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 18h15 | 05:00 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:00 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 17h00 | 05:00 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:15 Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 20h15 | 16:30 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:59 Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 19h31 | 16:30 София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ankara to Sofia
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Buses from Ankara to Sofia run on average 4 times per day, taking around 15h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £45 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:15. The fastest coach covers the 853 km distance in 17h 0m.
Distance 853 km |
Average bus duration 15h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £45 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 17h 0m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:15 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Ankara to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Ankara to Sofia with FlixBus for as low as £45. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Ankara to Sofia coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ankara to Sofia by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Ankara, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇, Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) and Ankara. When arriving in Sofia, you can end your trip in coach stations like Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), Sofiya Airport - Terminal T2 and София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇, which is located around 4 miles (6.5 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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