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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Varna is to train and bus via Bucharest which costs $65 - $150 and takes 23h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Varna is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Varna. However, there are services departing from Köln Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Varna via Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Varna. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and arriving at Varna via Nürnberg Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 52m.

How far is it from Cologne to Varna?

The distance between Cologne and Varna is 1800 km. The road distance is 2174.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Varna without a car is to train and bus via Bucharest which takes 23h 7m and costs $65 - $150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Cologne to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Varna bus from?

Cologne to Varna bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Köln Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Varna train from?

Cologne to Varna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne to Varna?

The best way to get from Cologne to Varna is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 36h 52m, you could also bus, which costs $180 - $200 and takes 28h 56m.

Where does the Cologne to Varna bus arrive?

Cologne to Varna bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Cologne and Varna?

Varna is 1h ahead of Cologne. It is currently 7:40 PM in Cologne and 8:40 PM in Varna.

Where does the Cologne to Varna train arrive?

Cologne to Varna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Varna is 2174 km. It takes approximately 22h 5m to drive from Cologne to Varna.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1905+ hotels available in Varna.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Cologne to Varna by plane, train, 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.

Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane CGN - VAR
4h 59m
$200–505
Train, bus via Bucharest
cheapest
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Aachen, Hbftrain 79 / ...
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
23h 7m
$65–142
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain
5. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain
36h 52m
$424–763
Drive 2,174.4 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Varnacar 2,174.4 km
22h 5m
$359–518
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DUS - VAR
5h 30m
$215–499
Train to Dortmund Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Holzwickedetrain
2. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DTM - VAR
6h 36m
$130–968
Bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Varnabus
28h 56m
$185–195
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to București, Autogara Militaribus 1924 / ...
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varnabus 984 / ...
37h 42m
$164–310
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Frankfurttrain 49 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt central to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 64 / ...
40h 35m
$196–261
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cologne to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Varnacar
20h 51m
$387–1,610

Cologne to Varna by train

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36h 52mAverage Duration

$424Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,799.6 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Varna, Bulgaria?

Eurowings, Airbus France, and Austrian Airlines fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Varna Airport (VAR) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Varna via Nürnberg Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 36h 52m.

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