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

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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
    $170–330

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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
    $72–100

  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 1,165.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Varnacar car 1,165.6 km
    13h 28m
    $245–354

  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
    $232–353

  6. Bus, train via Pleven

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Pleven Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 83
    2. Take the train from Pleven to Varnatrain train 2611 / ...
    20h 4m
    $74–102

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus bus Citylines 83
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus bus
    20h 40m
    $85–112

Athens to Varna by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Varna, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, and four 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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