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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Athens is to train and drive which costs €55 - €95 and takes 22h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €160 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Athens. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Athens Lagoumitzi via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h.

How far is it from Varna to Athens?

The distance between Varna and Athens is 717 km. The road distance is 1156.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Athens without a car is to bus which takes 20h and costs €80 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Varna to Athens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Athens bus from?

Varna to Athens bus services, operated by Global Biomet, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Varna to Athens?

The best way to get from Varna to Athens is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 20h.

Where does the Varna to Athens bus arrive?

Varna to Athens bus services, operated by Global Biomet, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.

Can I drive from Varna to Athens?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Athens is 1156 km. It takes approximately 13h 37m to drive from Varna to Athens.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12327+ hotels available in Athens.

Varna to Athens - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 8 ways to get from Varna to Athens 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 from Varna Airport
best
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)VAR - ATH
7h 8m
€162–317
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Sever
2. Take the train from Sofia to Petrich
3. Drive from Petrich to Rodopolis
4. Take the train from Rodopolis to ThessalonikiRe
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to AthensIc
22h 6m
€56–91
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Veliko TarnovoGlobal Biomet
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Athens LagoumitziN983
20h
€84–123
Drive 1,156.4 km
1. Drive from Varna to Athens1,156.4 km
13h 37m
€206–298
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)OTP - ATH
8h 31m
€255–438
Train, bus via Pleven
1. Take the train from Varna to Pleven2614 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Athens
20h 40m
€77–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varna to Plovdiv8632 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Athens KarolouCitylines 39
21h 27m
€60–87
Bus via Keşan
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Kırklareli Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Kırklareli to Keşan
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athens
22h 24m

Varna to Athens by bus

3Weekly Buses

20hAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.5 km
Duration: 7h 8m

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

Bulgaria Air, Aegean Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Athens Lagoumitzi via Veliko Tarnovo in around 20h.

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