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

The cheapest way to get from Essen to Varna is to train and bus which costs $80 - $160 and takes 25h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Essen to Varna is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $190 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Essen and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Essen station to Varna. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Varna via Düsseldorf central bus station and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Essen and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Essen to Varna. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Varna via Dortmund Hbf, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 40h 12m.

How far is it from Essen to Varna?

The distance between Essen and Varna is 1860 km. The road distance is 2222.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Essen to Varna without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 1m and costs $80 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Essen to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Essen to Varna bus from?

Essen to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf central bus station.

Where do I catch the Essen to Varna train from?

Essen to Varna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Essen to Varna?

The best way to get from Essen to Varna is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs $190 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 34h 15m, you could also train, which costs $390 - $800 and takes 40h 12m.

Where does the Essen to Varna bus arrive?

Essen to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

What is the time difference between Essen and Varna?

Varna is 1h ahead of Essen. It is currently 10:10 AM in Essen and 11:10 AM in Varna.

Where does the Essen to Varna train arrive?

Essen to Varna train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Wien Meidling station.

Can I drive from Essen to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Varna is 2223 km. It takes approximately 22h 42m to drive from Essen to Varna.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 2009+ hotels available in Varna.

Essen to Varna - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

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

Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport
best
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DUS - VAR
5h 24m
$194–453
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Varnabus
25h 1m
$83–155
Night train, train, bus
1. Take the night train from Essen Hbf to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Varnabus
37h 19m
$343–662
Car train, drive
1. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
2. Drive from Villach Hbf to Varnacar
20h 48m
$385–1,608
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane CGN - VAR
5h 52m
$215–484
Fly from Dortmund Airport
1. Fly from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DTM - VAR
6h 29m
$157–449
Train, bus, shuttle
1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the bus from Köln Hauptbahnhof to Bucharestbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varnashuttle
29h 30m
$399–517
Bus
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N61
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Varnabus
34h 15m
$157–284
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain
4. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain
40h 12m
$397–796
Drive 2,222.8 km
1. Drive from Essen to Varnacar 2,222.8 km
22h 42m
$367–529

Essen to Varna by night train, train, and bus

2Weekly Services

37h 19mAverage Duration

$343Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,860.2 km
Duration: 5h 24m

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

Eurowings, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen central train station to Varna via Düsseldorf central bus station and Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 34h 15m.

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