What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Varna?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Varna is to train and drive which costs $65 - $110 and takes 22h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Varna?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Varna is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Varna station. However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Keşan and Kırklareli Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

How far is it from Athens to Varna?

The distance between Athens and Varna is 716 km. The road distance is 1156.7 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Varna without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Varna without a car is to bus via Keşan which takes 19h 50m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Varna?

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Athens to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Varna bus from?

Athens to Varna bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, depart from Athens station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Varna?

The best way to get from Athens to Varna is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $180 - $390. Alternatively, you can bus via Keşan, which costs and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Athens to Varna bus arrive?

Athens to Varna bus services, operated by Crazy Holidays, arrive at Keşan station.

Can I drive from Athens to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Varna is 1157 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Athens to Varna.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Varna.

Athens to Varna - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Varna by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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 Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)ATH - VAR
5h 59m
$186–386
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrich
4. Take the train from Petrich to Sofia
5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varna
22h 10m
$66–104
Bus via Keşan
1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşan
2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklareli
3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
19h 50m
Drive 1,156.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Varna1,156.7 km
13h 37m
$243–351
Fly to Burgas Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)ATH - BOJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varna
8h 55m
$178–464
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varna
8h 47m
$301–541
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus StopCitylines 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varna8631 / ...
20h 27m
$73–101
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Ruse
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Varna
21h
$91–95

Athens to Varna by bus and train

3Weekly Services

20h 27mAverage Duration

$73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 716.5 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Varna, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. 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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