There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to İzmir by plane, bus, ferry, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane SOF - ADB
4h 16m₺6,990–13,116Train
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Mustafa Kemal to Pendiktrain
- Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehirtrain Hst / ...
- Take the train from Eskisehir to Izmirtrain Ic
27h 18m₺1,876–5,808Bus via Bursa
- Take the bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Konakoğlu rest stationbus
- Take the bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus stationbus
16h 41m₺6,018–6,318Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the ferry from Kavala to Mytileneferry Bsf
- Take the ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanıferry
17h 34m₺8,314–13,924Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edrinebus
- Take the bus from Edrine to Menemenbus
- Take the bus from Menemen Garaj to Otogar Benzinlikbus 660 / ...
18h 49mDrive 831.8 km
- Drive from Sofia to İzmircar 831.8 km
9h 28m₺6,494–9,380
Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Sofia to İzmir is to train which costs 1.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 27h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia to İzmir is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia station to İzmir station. However, there are services departing from Sofia Serdika Bus Station and arriving at İzmir bus station via Bursa bus station and Konakoğlu rest station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia to İzmir. However, there are services departing from Sofia and arriving at Izmir via Halkali, Mustafa Kemal, Istanbul(Pendik) and Eskisehir. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 18m.
The distance between Sofia and İzmir is 611 km. The road distance is 831.8 km.
The best way to get from Sofia to İzmir without a car is to bus via Bursa which takes 16h 41m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 6.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Sofia to İzmir, including transfers.
Sofia to İzmir bus services, operated by Arda Tur, depart from Sofia Serdika Bus Station.
Sofia to İzmir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia to İzmir is to fly which takes 4h 16m and costs 7.000 ₺ - 14.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can bus via Bursa, which costs 6.000 ₺ - 6.400 ₺ and takes 16h 41m, you could also train, which costs 1.800 ₺ - 6.000 ₺ and takes 27h 18m.
What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and İzmir, Turkey?
SunExpress, Pegasus Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to İzmir bus station via Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal, Bursa bus station, and Konakoğlu rest station in around 16h 41m.
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,700–13,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Sabiha Gokcen
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Monday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–18,000
- Website
- en.aegeanair.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Athens
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–12,000
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Sofia Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–13,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Sofia to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–4,156
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Double Room
- ₺2,307
- Single Room
- ₺4,156
- Four Person Room
- ₺2,028
Train from Mustafa Kemal to Pendik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺70–100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Eskisehir
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Eskisehir to Izmir
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 19m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₺650–950
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Sofia Serdika Bus Station to Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺5,249
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Bursa bus station to Konakoğlu rest station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺300–420
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Konakoğlu rest station to İzmir bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺470–650
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +359 894 77 44 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleiatravel.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Kavala Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,600
- Schedules at
- en.kaleiatravel.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Edrine
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 8m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 08503330700
- Website
- guneyakdeniz.com
Bus from Edrine to Menemen
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺850–1,600
- Schedules at
- guneyakdeniz.com
- Phone
- +90 232 293 50 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Eshot Buses
Bus from Menemen Garaj to Otogar Benzinlik
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Eshot Buses
- Phone
- +30 21 0891 9800
- [email protected]
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
Ferry from Kavala to Mytilene
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,200–8,000
- Website
- Blue Star Ferries
- Phone
- 0 232 330 89 22
- [email protected]
- Website
- izdeniz.com.tr
Ferry from Mytilene to Alsancak Limanı
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺3,343
- Schedules at
- izdeniz.com.tr
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Booking & Getting There
Sofia to İzmir bus services, operated by Arda Tur, arrive at Bursa Intercity Bus Terminal station.
Sofia to İzmir train services, operated by Turkish Railways (TCDD), arrive at Halkalı station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia to İzmir is 832 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Sofia to İzmir.
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