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 $21 - $28 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 32m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Varna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

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 267 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 20m and costs $24 - $40.

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

The bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Station takes 4h 20m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Varna bus from?

Bucharest to Varna bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., depart from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel 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 20m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $21 - $28 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Bucharest to Varna bus arrive?

Bucharest to Varna bus services, operated by PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., arrive at Varna Central Bus 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 32m 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, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1878+ 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 Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus StationPegasus 113 / ...
4h 20m
$24–40
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelna1095
2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varna9623 / ...
7h 23m
$21–27
Drive 266.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Varna266.2 km
3h 32m
$43–62
Shuttle
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varna
3h 43m
$220–320

Bucharest to Varna by bus

30Weekly Buses

4h 20mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest Price

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Distance: 267.4 km
Duration: 4h 20m

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

PEGASUS GROUP Ltd. operates a bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 4h 20m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Varna via Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 7h 23m.

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