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 €150 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Athens?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna to Athens. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Athens via Ruse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 17m.

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 train and bus via Pleven which takes 20h 40m and costs €75 - €85.

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 Ruse Bus, depart from Varna 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 €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €77 - €82 and takes 21h 17m.

Where does the Varna to Athens bus arrive?

Varna to Athens bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, arrive at Ruse 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.

Where can I stay near Athens?

There are 12256+ hotels available in Athens.

Varna to Athens - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Varna to Athens by plane, train, bus, 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
7h 8m
€152–327
Train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain
2. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain
3. Drive from Petrich to Rodopoliscar
4. Take the train from Rodopolis to Thessalonikitrain Re
5. Take the train from Thessaloniki to Athenstrain Ic
22h 6m
€56–91
Train, bus via Pleven
1. Take the train from Varna to Pleventrain 2614 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pleven to Athensbus
20h 40m
€77–83
Drive 1,156.4 km
1. Drive from Varna to Athenscar 1,156.4 km
13h 42m
€208–301
Shuttle to Burgas Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sunny Beachshuttle
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane BOJ - ATH
12h 19m
€166–442
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 31m
€255–468
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
21h 17m
€78–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varna to Plovdivtrain 8632 / ...
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 39
21h 27m
€60–87
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
22h 24m

Varna to Athens by train and bus

7Weekly Services

21h 27mAverage Duration

€60Cheapest 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 four other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna to Athens via Ruse in around 21h 17m.

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