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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Sofia to Ankara from various bus operators like Kamil Koc for the next days.
today
$66
tomorrow
Sunday
$66
Monday
$67
Tuesday
Wednesday
$66
Thursday
$66

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 16h 45m 11:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 3:45 AM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Kamil Koc 15h 45m 11:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Kamil Koc 20h 10m 11:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:10 AM Ankara Kayaş  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 17h 40m 11:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 4:40 PM Ankara Kayaş  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than $22? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Citylines
      19h 0m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      8:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 2h 0m
    • Beydağı Turizm
      7h 30m
      0
      10:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Otogar Bus Station
      5:30 PM
      Ankara
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Beydağı Turizm
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 3h 15m longer, but you will save $22

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 16h 45m 11:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 3:45 AM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Kamil Koc 15h 45m 11:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Kamil Koc 20h 10m 11:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:10 AM Ankara Kayaş  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 17h 40m 11:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 4:40 PM Ankara Kayaş  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than $23? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Citylines
      23h 30m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      8:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 6h 0m
    • Beydağı Turizm
      8h 0m
      0
      2:00 PM
      Istanbul
      Otogar Bus Station
      10:00 PM
      Ankara
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Beydağı Turizm
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 7h 45m longer, but you will save $23

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 20h 10m 11:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 7:10 AM Ankara Kayaş  Economy $67
Kamil Koc 17h 40m 11:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 4:40 PM Ankara Kayaş  Economy $67
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Citylines
      22h 0m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      8:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 4h 30m
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      8h 0m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Ankara
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      $15
    Travel time is 4h 20m longer, but you will save $24

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 16h 45m 11:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 3:45 AM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Kamil Koc 15h 45m 11:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Citylines
      22h 0m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      8:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 4h 30m
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      8h 0m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Ankara
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 6h 15m longer, but you will save $26

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 16h 45m 11:00 AM Sofia Central Bus Station 3:45 AM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
Kamil Koc 15h 45m 11:00 PM Sofia Central Bus Station 2:45 PM Ankara Central Bus Station  Economy $66
  • Did you know that if you travel from Sofia to Ankara via Istanbul, you can save more than $26? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Citylines
      22h 0m
      0
      10:30 PM
      Sofia
      Central Bus Station
      8:00 AM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      0
      Citylines
      Economy
      $28
      • Waiting Time 4h 30m
    • Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      8h 0m
      0
      12:30 PM
      Istanbul
      Esenler Bus Station
      8:30 PM
      Ankara
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Luks Afsinlilar Seyahat
      Economy
      $12
    Travel time is 6h 15m longer, but you will save $26

Frequency of bus connections between Sofia and Ankara

See here how frequent the connections between Sofia and Ankara are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Sofia to Ankara. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Sofia and Ankara.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Sofia to Ankara, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Sofia and Ankara, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/30/2026 costs just $66, from Kamil Koc

Facts about the bus from Sofia to Ankara

Compare all providers like Kamil Koc that travel 2 times every day by bus from Sofia to Ankara in one click! Book your bus ticket from Sofia to Ankara starting from $66!

Cheapest Bus $66
Fastest Bus 15h 45m
Earliest Bus 11:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 2 Ø
Distance 530.3 miles
Bus Companies Kamil Koc

Cheapest bus connections from Sofia to Ankara

Every day, 2 buses from 1 bus companies leave Sofia for Ankara: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
Thursday 07/23
Friday 07/24
$66
Saturday 07/25
Sunday 07/26
$66
Monday 07/27
$67
Tuesday 07/28
Wednesday 07/29
$66
Thursday 07/30
$66
Friday 07/31
$66
Saturday 08/01
$67
Sunday 08/02
Monday 08/03
Tuesday 08/04
$66
Wednesday 08/05
Thursday 08/06
$67
Friday 08/07
$67
Saturday 08/08
$66
Sunday 08/09
Monday 08/10
Tuesday 08/11
Wednesday 08/12
$66
Thursday 08/13
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Sofia to Ankara

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Sofia to Ankara, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $65, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Sofia to Ankara. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $67.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Sofia to Ankara, with $66. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $66.

How to save money travelling from Sofia to Ankara

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Sofia to Ankara in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Sofia to Ankara, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Sofia to Ankara are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Sofia and Ankara

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Sofia and Ankara.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Sofia to Ankara

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Sofia to Ankara? Or which bus companies serve the route Sofia to Ankara? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Sofia to Ankara bus

How much does a Sofia Ankara bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $66 and takes 16h 45m to reach Ankara. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Sofia to Ankara?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $66 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ankara.

On average, how many connections are available from Sofia to Ankara each day?

Every day, the Sofia to Ankara bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Sofia to Ankara take?

The fastest bus from Sofia to Ankara is offered by Kamil Koc and takes 15h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $66. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Sofia to Ankara?

The earliest bus arriving in Ankara from Sofia starts at 11:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Sofia to Ankara?

The latest bus trip departing from Sofia for Ankara starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Sofia Ankara route?

When traveling by bus from Sofia to Ankara, passengers can travel with Kamil Koc. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Sofia and Ankara?

You can check all the direct connections between Sofia and Ankara by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Kamil Koc.

What can I take with me on the Sofia to Ankara bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Sofia Ankara bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Sofia Ankara bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Sofia to Ankara on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Sofia to Ankara

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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