There are 6 ways to get from Split to Varna by plane, bus, car, or train
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Fly
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SPU - VAR
8h 42m$189–405Bus, train via Herceg Novi
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain Ic
23h 1m$97–155Bus via Herceg Novi
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
21h 37m$119–197Drive 1,225.7 km
- Drive from Split to Varnacar 1,225.7 km
16h 22m$200–289Bus, train
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
- Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain Ic
33h 50m$108–116Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
35h 11m$105–165
Split Airport (SPU) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Varna is to bus and train which costs $105 - $120 and takes 33h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $180 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Varna station. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Kumanovo and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 37m.
The distance between Split and Varna is 964 km. The road distance is 1225.7 km.
The best way to get from Split to Varna without a car is to bus via Herceg Novi which takes 21h 37m and costs $110 - $200.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Split to Varna, including transfers.
Split to Varna bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Herceg Novi, which costs $110 - $200 and takes 21h 37m.
Split to Varna bus services, operated by Croatia Bus, arrive at Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 station.
Varna is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 12:22 AM in Split and 1:22 AM in Varna.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Varna, Bulgaria?
Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Varna Central Bus Station via Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1, Kumanovo, Sofia, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 21h 37m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Varna Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–550
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $7–11
- 1st Class
- $7–10
Train from Sofia to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–12
- 1st Class
- $9–12
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- info@croatiabus.hr
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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