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There are 6 ways to get from Athens to Varna by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    6h 49m
    $170–350

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Serrestrain train Re
    3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsabus bus
    4. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Sofiatrain train
    5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train
    22h 41m
    $64–100

  3. Bus via Keşan

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Çorlubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Corlu to Varnabus bus
    20h 44m

  4. Drive 1,165.6 km

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

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Plevenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pleven to Varnatrain train 2611 / ...
    20h 49m
    $88–96

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus bus
    21h
    $88–92

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration6h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$120Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Varna via Keşan, Keşan, and Corlu in around 20h 44m.

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