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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Varna is to bus which costs $150 - $190 and takes 38h.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Varna is to train and fly which takes 5h 54m and costs $240 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Varna. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Varna via Vienna International Airport and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Varna. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Varna via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucuresti Nord and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 58m.

How far is it from Basel to Varna?

The distance between Basel and Varna is 1679 km. The road distance is 2045.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Varna without a car is to train and bus via Bratislava which takes 29h 40m and costs $250 - $430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Basel to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Varna bus from?

Basel to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Varna train from?

Basel to Varna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Varna?

The best way to get from Basel to Varna is to train which takes 36h 58m and costs $420 - $650. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $410 and takes 6h 29m, you could also bus via Bratislava, which costs $140 - $260 and takes 31h 18m.

Where does the Basel to Varna bus arrive?

Basel to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna International Airport station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Varna?

Varna is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 1:26 AM in Basel and 2:26 AM in Varna.

Where does the Basel to Varna train arrive?

Basel to Varna train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Varna is 2046 km. It takes approximately 22h 10m to drive from Basel to Varna.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1905+ hotels available in Varna.

Basel to Varna - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Basel to Varna by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ZRH - VAR
5h 54m
$241–529
Bus via Bratislava
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Vienna International Airportbus
2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus 901 / ...
3. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Varnabus
31h 18m
$144–260
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain Rjx
3. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Varnabus
29h 40m
$254–427
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain
5. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain
36h 58m
$423–621
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Varnacar
21h 10m
$451–633
Fly from Basel
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BSL - VAR
6h 29m
$164–410
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 1697 / ...
38h
$150–190
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
38h 52m
$189–254
Drive 2,045.9 km
1. Drive from Basel to Varnacar 2,045.9 km
22h 10m
$413–596

Basel to Varna by train

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36h 58mAverage Duration

$423Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,679.3 km
Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Varna, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Varna via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Bucuresti Nord, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 36h 58m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Varna Airport (VAR) once daily.

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