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

The cheapest way to get from Nice to Varna is to bus and train which costs $95 - $150 and takes 38h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nice to Varna is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $190 - $370.

Is there a direct bus between Nice and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Nice to Varna station. However, there are services departing from Jardin d'Arménie and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Nice Airport and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 21m.

How far is it from Nice to Varna?

The distance between Nice and Varna is 1680 km. The road distance is 2127.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nice to Varna without a car is to bus via Sofia which takes 35h 21m and costs $120 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Nice to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nice to Varna bus from?

Nice to Varna bus services, operated by Yubim, depart from Nice Airport station.

Bus or fly from Nice to Varna?

The best way to get from Nice to Varna is to fly which takes 7h 16m and costs $190 - $370. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs $120 - $200 and takes 35h 21m.

Where does the Nice to Varna bus arrive?

Nice to Varna bus services, operated by Yubim, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Nice and Varna?

Varna is 1h ahead of Nice. It is currently 11:35 AM in Nice and 12:35 PM in Varna.

Can I drive from Nice to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Varna is 2127 km. It takes approximately 21h to drive from Nice to Varna.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1905+ hotels available in Varna.

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

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

Fly to Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane NCE - VAR
7h 16m
$190–370
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain 8651
38h 45m
$98–150
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 1697 / ...
35h 21m
$121–196
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Milano P.Garibalditrain
2. Take the train from Milano P.Garibaldi to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
3. Take the bus from Trieste to Sofiabus
4. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain
35h 42m
$201–284
Drive 2,127.2 km
1. Drive from Nice to Varnacar 2,127.2 km
21h
$381–551
Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane NCE - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varnashuttle
9h 23m
$320–605
Fly to Burgas Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane NCE - BOJ
2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle
10h 1m
$177–488
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane NCE - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varnashuttle
10h 33m
$330–610
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain 2613 / ...
36h 15m
$119–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to București, Autogara Militaribus 1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varnabus 984 / ...
43h 30m
$112–218

Nice to Varna by tram, bus, and train

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38h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,679.7 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Varna, Bulgaria?

Air Serbia, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jardin d'Arménie to Varna Central Bus Station via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 35h 21m.

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