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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Varna is to train and bus which costs $180 - $310 and takes 32h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $170 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Varna. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Varna via London Victoria and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Varna. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Varna via London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Wien Hbf, Bucuresti Nord and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Varna?

The distance between Edinburgh and Varna is 2642 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Varna without a car is to train and bus which takes 32h 45m and costs $180 - $310.

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Edinburgh to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Varna bus from?

Edinburgh to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Varna train from?

Edinburgh to Varna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Bus or fly from Edinburgh to Varna?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 14m and costs $170 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $230 - $280 and takes 45h 5m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Varna bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Varna?

Varna is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 9:15 PM in Edinburgh and 11:15 PM in Varna.

Where does the Edinburgh to Varna train arrive?

Edinburgh to Varna train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 304+ hotels available in Varna.

Edinburgh to Varna - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Varna by plane, train, bus, night train, car, car train, shuttle, busferry, or car ferry

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

Fly to Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane EDI - VAR
8h 14m
$173–428
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
32h 45m
$185–307
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the night train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain
6. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain
2d 2h
$648–1,145
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Varnacar
34h 23m
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EDI - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varnashuttle
10h 32m
$318–553
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Varnabus
45h 5m
$236–280
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Varnabus
3d 3h
$218–415
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Varnacar
35h 36m
$614–966

Edinburgh to Varna by train and night train

3Weekly Services

2d 2hAverage Duration

$648Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Varna.

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Distance: 2,642.1 km
Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Varna, Bulgaria?

Ryanair, Wizz Air, and Bulgaria Air fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Varna Airport (VAR) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Varna via London Victoria, Bucharest, and Buchurest in around 45h 5m.

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