What is the cheapest way to get from Kos to Bulgaria?

The cheapest way to get from Kos to Bulgaria is to car ferry and bus via İzmir which costs $70 - $95 and takes 18h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kos to Bulgaria?

The fastest way to get from Kos to Bulgaria is to fly which takes 7h 3m and costs $85 - $170.

How far is it from Kos to Bulgaria?

The distance between Kos and Bulgaria is 766 km.

How do I travel from Kos to Bulgaria without a car?

The best way to get from Kos to Bulgaria without a car is to car ferry and bus via İzmir which takes 18h 7m and costs $70 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Kos to Bulgaria?

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Kos to Bulgaria, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Bulgaria?

There are 2147+ hotels available in Bulgaria.

Kos to Bulgaria - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, bus, and ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Kos to Bulgaria by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Sofia Airport
best
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KGS - SOF
7h 3m
$88–163
Ferry, bus via Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to D-Marin Turgutreis Marinaferry
2. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Merkez Garajbus
3. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenlerbus
4. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Sofiabus
23h 26m
$60–114
Car ferry, bus via İzmir
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum to Izmir Otogarbus
3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Edirnebus
4. Take the bus from Edirne to Sofiabus
18h 7m
$72–93
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Fourniferry Bsf
2. Take the ferry from Fourni to Kavalaferry Bsf
3. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Sofiabus
29h 51m
$172–375
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Bodrum to Sofiacar
12h 51m
$175–279
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane KGS - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 5m
$233–623
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum Torba Otogar to Edirnebus
3. Take the bus from Edrine to Haskovobus
4. Take the bus from Haskovo to Sofiabus
24h 32m
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum to Istanbul Alibeyköybus
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Alibeyköy to Cerkezkoybus
4. Take the train from Çerkezköy to Sofiatrain
29h 49m
$67–179

Kos (KGS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 30mAverage Duration

$75Cheapest Price

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Distance: 765.7 km
Duration: 7h 3m

What companies run services between Kos, Greece and Bulgaria?

Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Kos (KGS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) twice daily.

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