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How to get fromPatras to Varnaby bus, train, plane, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Patras to Varna by bus, train, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus bus
    2. Take the train from Kiato to Ano Liosiatrain train
    3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    10h 15m
    $172–395

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train Ic
    20h 59m
    $41–60

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1697 / ...
    19h 35m
    $63–102

  4. Bus, train via Thessaloníki

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lamiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Lianokladi to Thessalonikitrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Sandanskibus bus
    4. Take the train from Sandanski to Sofiatrain train Ic
    5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train Ic
    22h 25m
    $81–111

  5. Drive  1,145 km

    1. Drive from Patras to Varnacar car 1,145 km
    12h 56m
    $241–347

  6. Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Aigio to Ioanninabus bus
    2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane IOA - VAR
    16h 20m
    $240–628

  7. Bus to Preveza Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Lefkádabus bus
    2. Fly from Preveza Airport (PVK) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane PVK - VAR
    12h 27m
    $256–435

  8. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia Intercity Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varnatrain train Ic
    21h 2m
    $84–117

  9. Bus via Thessaloniki Airport (SKG)

    1. Take the bus from Náfpaktos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki, KTEL to Haskovobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Haskovo to Varnabus bus
    26h 48m
    $174–217

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 925.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 15m

What companies run services between Patras, Greece and Varna, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Pátra to Varna Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 19h 35m.

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