Sofia to İzmir by bus
İzmir lies 575 km (357 mi) south-east of Sofia, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 34 min including stops, over roughly 702 km (436 mi) of road.
| Sofia | İzmir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Turkey |
| Population | 1.2 million | 2.9 million |
| Elevation | 562 m (1,844 ft) | 122 m (400 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in İzmir
Crossing from Bulgaria into Turkey: money changes from the Lev to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book buses from Sofia to İzmir
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Staying in İzmir
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir. Of the 108 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (53), and 9 are five-star. Across 124 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 68,037 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is İzmir from Sofia?
575 km (357 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sofia; by road roughly 702 km (436 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sofia to İzmir by bus?
About 10 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sofia and İzmir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in İzmir?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in İzmir?
Our booking partner lists 450 places to stay in Izmir, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.