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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Varna is to train which costs $20 - $27 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Varna is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Varna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Varna. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Varna. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Varna via Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Varna?

The distance between Bucharest and Varna is 271 km. The road distance is 266.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Varna without a car is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $20 - $40.

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

The bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varna takes 4h 35m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Varna bus from?

Bucharest to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Varna train from?

Bucharest to Varna train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Varna?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Varna is to bus which takes 4h 35m and costs $20 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $27 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Bucharest to Varna bus arrive?

Bucharest to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Varna station.

Where does the Bucharest to Varna train arrive?

Bucharest to Varna train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Ruse Razpredelitelna station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Varna is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Bucharest to Varna.

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

Book your Bucharest to Varna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 2013+ hotels available in Varna.

Bucharest to Varna - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 4 ways to get from Bucharest to Varna by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varnabus 984 / ...
4h 35m
$20–40
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain 1095
2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain 9623 / ...
7h 23m
$21–27
Drive 266.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Varnacar 266.2 km
3h 35m
$43–62
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varnashuttle
3h 43m
$220–310

Bucharest to Varna by bus

14Weekly Buses

4h 35mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 270.6 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Varna, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varna twice daily. Tickets cost $20–40 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Omega Group also services this route twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Varna via Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 7h 23m.

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