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How to get fromIstanbul to Albenaby bus, plane, night train, train, car or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul to Albena by bus, plane, night train, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, fly to Varna Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane IST - VAR
    5h 35m
    $218–447

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Varnabus bus FlixBus N2024
    9h 54m
    $25–66

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    9h 54m
    $40–56

  4. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Nova Zagora to Varnatrain train 8651 / ...
    13h 49m
    $50–85

  5. Drive 449 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Albenacar car 449 km
    6h 52m
    $71–103

  6. Bus, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Istanbul Airport Busbus bus
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IST - OTP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Albenashuttle bus
    9h
    $323–557

Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$148Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Istanbul, Turkey and Albena, Bulgaria?

Arda-Tur operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 8h. Two other operators also service this route.

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