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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Athens is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs €55 - €90 and takes 22h 50m.

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 4h 42m and costs €140 - €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 30m.

How far is it from Varna to Athens?

The distance between Varna and Athens is 717 km. The road distance is 1156.3 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 30m and costs €75 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, 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 4h 42m and costs €140 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 20h 30m.

Where does the Varna to Athens bus arrive?

Varna to Athens bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, 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 42m to drive from Varna to Athens.

How do I get a bus ticket from Varna to Athens?

Book your Varna to Athens bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 6288+ 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)plane VAR - ATH
4h 42m
€142–317
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain Ic
2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Serresbus
4. Take the train from Serres to Thessalonikitrain Re
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
22h 50m
€55–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Veliko Tarnovobus Group Plus 3532 / ...
2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Athens Lagoumitzibus N983
20h 30m
€80–134
Drive 1,156.3 km
1. Drive from Varna to Athenscar 1,156.3 km
13h 42m
€208–301
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane OTP - ATH
8h 40m
€260–448
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varna to Pleventrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 82
20h 32m
€64–90
Bus via Keşan
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Kırklareli Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Kırklareli to Keşanbus
3. Take the bus from Keşan to Athensbus
21h 24m
€98–146
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Varna to Plovdivtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 39
21h 38m
€60–87

Varna to Athens by bus

5Weekly Buses

20h 30mAverage Duration

€80Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.4 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Wizz Air, Bulgaria Air, and Aegean Airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Athens Lagoumitzi via Veliko Tarnovo in around 20h 30m.

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