4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Sofia to Ankara
Cheapest price
€53
Average price
€53
Fastest journey
16 h 45 m
Average duration
16 h 45 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
853 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Ankara is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Ankara will cost around €53 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €53.
Of the 2 buses that leave Sofia for Ankara on Thu, Nov 06, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct buses cover the 853 km distance in an average of 16 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 45 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest buses will take 16 h 45 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 train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Ankara
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Ankara among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 24m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €49, and a flight costs an average of €66.
Distance: 853 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
€53 Average price Cheapest | €100 Average price | €83 Average price |
16h 22m Average total duration 15h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Sofia to Ankara bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 19h10 | 4:10 AM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 16h50 | 1:50 AM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 19h10 | 4:10 PM Ankara, D200 (Kayaş - Ateşçi Av Malzemeleri) | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 16h45 | 1:45 PM Ankara, Şehi̇rler Arasi Otobüs Temi̇nali̇ | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Ankara
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Turkey
Distance 853 km |
Average bus duration 15h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €49 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 16h 45m |
First bus 00:15 |
Last bus 23:20 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Sofia to AnkaraYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Ankara with FlixBus for as low as €49. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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