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 9h 1m and costs $180 - $400.

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 Congrès / Promenade and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Nice Airport and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Nice and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Nice to Varna. However, there are services departing from Nice-Ville and arriving at Varna via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Wien Meidling, Bucuresti Nord and Ruse Razpredelitelna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 45h 30m.

How far is it from Nice to Varna?

The distance between Nice and Varna is 1680 km. The road distance is 2127.1 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 34h 43m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m 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.

Where do I catch the Nice to Varna train from?

Nice to Varna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.

Bus or fly from Nice to Varna?

The best way to get from Nice to Varna is to fly which takes 9h 1m and costs $180 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus via Sofia, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 34h 43m.

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 5:52 AM in Nice and 6:52 AM in Varna.

Where does the Nice to Varna train arrive?

Nice to Varna train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Genova P.Za Principe station.

Can I drive from Nice to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Nice to Varna is 2127 km. It takes approximately 20h 47m to drive from Nice to Varna.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 1855+ hotels available in Varna.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Nice to Varna by plane, bus, train, night 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 Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Varna Airport (VAR)NCE - VAR
9h 1m
$186–398
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport Bus Station Terminal 1 to Sofia Serdica Bus StopUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3602 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Varna8651
38h 45m
$98–150
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus StationGlobal Biomet
34h 43m
$118–195
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za PrincipeIc
2. Take the night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Wien MeidlingEn
3. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nord347
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelna
5. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varna
45h 30m
$497–728
Drive 2,127.1 km
1. Drive from Nice to Varna2,127.1 km
20h 47m
$381–551
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)NCE - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Varna
9h 23m
$321–563
Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport 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)NCE - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varna
10h 32m
$326–548
Fly Monaco to Varna Airport
1. Fly from Monaco (MCM) to Varna Airport (VAR)MCM - VAR
10h 50m
$143–432
Bus, train via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to Sofia
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varna2613 / ...
36h 15m
$119–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nice Airport to București, Autogara Militari1922
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to VarnaN984 / ...
44h 35m
$139–312

Nice to Varna by train and night train

7Weekly Services

45h 30mAverage Duration

$497Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,679.7 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

Air Serbia, Lufthansa, and Airbus France fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Congrès / Promenade to Varna Central Bus Station via Centre Commercial Cap 3000, Nice Airport, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 34h 43m.

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