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 $90 - $140 and takes 31h 56m.

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 53m and costs $220 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Varna station. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 56m.

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 57m.

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 39m and costs $230 - $400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 53m 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 Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse 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 57m and costs $400 - $600. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $160 - $370 and takes 6h 27m, you could also bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 31h 56m.

Where does the Basel to Varna bus arrive?

Basel to Varna bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Varna?

Varna is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 4:03 PM in Basel and 5:03 PM 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.

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

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Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1857+ hotels available in Varna.

Basel to Varna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Varna by train, plane, bus, car, car train, 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.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Varna Airport
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 53m
$224–461
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Global Biomet
31h 56m
$95–135
Train, bus via Bratislava
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
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 39m
$237–399
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
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 57m
$406–594
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 Basel to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane BSL - VAR
6h 27m
$164–370
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varnashuttle
10h 15m
$364–656
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varnabus 984
37h 22m
$200–311
Train, bus #2
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
$172–263
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 57mAverage Duration

$406Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,679.3 km
Duration: 5h 53m

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 57m. Alternatively, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Varna Airport (VAR) once daily.

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