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There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Varna by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Varna Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    5h 59m
    $186–386

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Rodopolistrain train Re
    3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrichcar car
    4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofiatrain train
    5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train
    22h 10m
    $66–104

  3. Bus via Keşan

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    19h 50m

  4. Drive 1,156.7 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Varnacar car 1,156.7 km
    13h 37m
    $243–351

  5. Fly to Burgas Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane ATH - BOJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle bus
    8h 55m
    $178–464

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 42 / ...
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varnatrain train 8631 / ...
    20h 27m
    $73–101

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus bus
    21h
    $91–95

Athens to Varna by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Varna, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Varna Central Bus Station via Keşan, Keşan, Kırklareli, and Kırklareli Bus Station in around 19h 50m.

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