The average bus between Kars and Sofia takes 35h 15m and the fastest bus takes 32h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kars to Sofia. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Kars and Sofia. The earliest departure is at 11:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kars is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Sofia at 5:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 35h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 15m • 1 change
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32h 15m • 1 change
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38h 15m • 1 change
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32h 15m • 1 change
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38h 15m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Kars to Sofia? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Kars to Sofia. However, there are services departing from Kars station and arriving at Sofia station via İstanbul Esenler bus station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
Kars to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, depart from Kars bus station.
Kars to Sofia bus services, operated by Kamil Koç, arrive at Sofia station.
The distance between Kars and Sofia is 1,654.6 km. The road distance is 2,019 km.
You can take a bus from Kars bus station to Sofia via İstanbul Esenler bus station in around 32h 20m.