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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kos to Sofia is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs $85 - $170.

How far is it from Kos to Sofia?

The distance between Kos and Sofia is 770 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Kos to Sofia, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 2130+ hotels available in Sofia.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kos to Sofia by plane, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, 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 from Kos
best
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane KGS - SOF
6h 43m
$89–164
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
$61–113
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
$71–92
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 44m
$120–298
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
Car ferry to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BJV - SOF
9h 32m
$161–325
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 Edirne Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stationbus
24h 23m
$75–100
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 41m
$77–218

Kos (KGS) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

12Weekly Planes

5h 45mAverage Duration

$76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 770.1 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Kos, Greece and Sofia, Bulgaria?

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

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