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

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Varna is to bus and train which costs $70 - $100 and takes 20h 45m.

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 4h 17m and costs $160 - $370.

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 Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

How far is it from Athens to Varna?

The distance between Athens and Varna is 716 km. The road distance is 1165.7 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 which takes 20h and costs $100 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 17m 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 FlixBus, 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 4h 17m and costs $160 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $170 and takes 20h.

Where does the Athens to Varna bus arrive?

Athens to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Can I drive from Athens to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Varna is 1166 km. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Athens to Varna.

How do I get a bus ticket from Athens to Varna?

Book your Athens to Varna bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 2184+ 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, car, shuttle, or train

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)plane ATH - VAR
4h 17m
$165–365
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens Chiou to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus Citylines 42 / ...
2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varnatrain Ic
20h 45m
$72–100
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Veliko Tarnovobus N983
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 1697 / ...
20h
$102–167
Drive 1,165.7 km
1. Drive from Athens to Varnacar 1,165.7 km
13h 29m
$245–354
Fly to Burgas Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane ATH - BOJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle
9h 23m
$197–443
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varnashuttle
8h 40m
$300–520
Bus, train via Pleven
1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Pleven Bus Stationbus Citylines 83
2. Take the train from Pleven to Varnatrain Ic
20h 4m
$74–102
Bus via Keşan
1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus
2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus
3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
20h 50m
$116–161

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 25mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 715.5 km
Duration: 4h 17m

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

Wizz Air flies from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Varna Central Bus Station via Veliko Tarnovo in around 20h.

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