The train between Varna and Istanbul takes 12h 21m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Varna to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Varna and Istanbul. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 12h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Varna to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Varna station and arriving at Istanbul station via Nova Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10,675,199d 2h.
Varna to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
Varna to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Halkali station.
The distance between Varna and Istanbul is 259.3 km. The road distance is 676 km.
There is no direct connection from Varna to Istanbul. However, you can take the train to Nova Zagora, take the line 8610 train to Stara Zagora, walk to Stara Zagora, take the vehicle to Halkali, walk to Halkali, then take the train to Yenikapi.
