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

The cheapest way to get from Turkey to Varna is to night train and train which costs $19 - $45 and takes 13h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Turkey to Varna is to fly which takes 5h 43m and costs $110 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Turkey and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Turkey to Varna. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Varna via Halkali, Stara Zagora and Nova Zagora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 8m.

How far is it from Turkey to Varna?

The distance between Turkey and Varna is 284 km. The road distance is 417.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Turkey to Varna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $14 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 4h 9m to get from Turkey to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Turkey to Varna train from?

Turkey to Varna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.

Bus or fly from Turkey to Varna?

The best way to get from Turkey to Varna is to bus which takes 8h 46m and costs $14 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $360 and takes 5h 43m.

Where does the Turkey to Varna train arrive?

Turkey to Varna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Stara Zagora station.

Can I drive from Turkey to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Turkey to Varna is 417 km. It takes approximately 6h 25m to drive from Turkey to Varna.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 2077+ hotels available in Varna.

Turkey to Varna - 8 ways to travel via train, Metro, plane, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Turkey to Varna by train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Metro to Istanbul, fly
best
1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain
2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane IST - VAR
4h 9m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Varnabus Istanbul-Kyiv
8h 46m
$14–50
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain Bosphor Express
2. Take the train from Nova Zagora to Varnatrain 8651 / ...
13h 8m
$20–45
Drive 417.2 km
1. Drive from Istanbul to Varnacar 417.2 km
6h 25m
$66–95
Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
1. Fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ADB - VAR
5h 43m
$111–356
Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ESB - VAR
6h 20m
$206–746
Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari
1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
9h 13m
$30–60
Bus via Burgas
1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
2. Take the bus from Burgas South to Varnabus
9h 13m
$41–44

Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 283.8 km
Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Turkey and Varna, Bulgaria?

LIKEBUS operates a bus from Istanbul to Varna once daily, and the journey takes 7h 33m. Metro Turizm also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and four other airlines fly from İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily.

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