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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Greece is to train and bus via Thessaloníki which costs €55 - €90 and takes 22h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Greece is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Greece?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna to Greece. 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 Greece?

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

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

The best way to get from Varna to Greece without a car is to train and bus which takes 20h 30m and costs €60 - €90.

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

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

Where do I catch the Varna to Greece bus from?

Varna to Greece bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, depart from Varna station.

Bus or fly from Varna to Greece?

The best way to get from Varna to Greece is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs €140 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €77 - €82 and takes 21h 17m.

Where does the Varna to Greece bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Varna to Greece?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Greece is 1156 km. It takes approximately 13h 42m to drive from Varna to Greece.

Where can I stay near Greece?

There are 12346+ hotels available in Greece.

Varna to Greece - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

There are 10 ways to get from Varna to Greece 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 Varna Airport to Athens International Airport
best
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane VAR - ATH
7h 8m
€147–277
Train, bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain
2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain
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 44m
€56–89
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varna to Pleventrain 2614 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pleven Bus Station to Athens Karoloubus Citylines 82
20h 30m
€64–90
Drive 1,156.4 km
1. Drive from Varna to Athenscar 1,156.4 km
13h 42m
€208–300
Fly Varna Airport to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane VAR - SKG
8h 40m
€135–330
Fly Varna Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Station to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
9h 2m
€126–232
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Athens International Airport
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
€260–458
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Athensbus
21h 17m
€78–82
Train, bus #2
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 Greece by train and bus

3Weekly Services

20h 30mAverage Duration

€64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 717.5 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Greece?

Bulgaria Air, Aegean Airlines, and two 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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