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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Matka is to train and bus via Sofia which costs $30 - $50 and takes 15h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Matka is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $240 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Matka?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Matka. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Горна Матка Т via Sofia Central Bus Station, Транспортен Центар Т-Приградски Линии and Езеро Треска-КОН Матка. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 44m.

How far is it from Varna to Matka?

The distance between Varna and Matka is 574 km. The road distance is 673.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Matka without a car is to train and bus via Sofia which takes 15h 31m and costs $30 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 8h 4m to get from Varna to Matka, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Matka bus from?

Varna to Matka bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Varna to Matka?

The best way to get from Varna to Matka is to fly which takes 8h 4m and costs $240 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $120 and takes 15h 44m.

Where does the Varna to Matka bus arrive?

Varna to Matka bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Varna and Matka?

Matka is 1h behind Varna. It is currently 8:42 AM in Varna and 7:42 AM in Matka.

Can I drive from Varna to Matka?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Matka is 673 km. It takes approximately 8h 28m to drive from Varna to Matka.

Where can I stay near Matka?

There are 248+ hotels available in Matka.

Varna to Matka - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Matka by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane VAR - SKP
8h 4m
$245–447
Train, bus via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus Citylines 67
15h 31m
$30–48
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 2651 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus Citylines 67
15h 44m
$49–120
Drive 673.4 km
1. Drive from Varna to Matkacar 673.4 km
8h 28m
$107–154
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofiatrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
16h 49m
$34–68
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
18h 56m
$49–83

Varna to Matka by train and bus

14Weekly Services

16h 49mAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 573.6 km
Duration: 8h 4m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Matka, North Macedonia?

Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Skopje International Airport (SKP) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Горна Матка Т via Sofia Central Bus Station, Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар), Транспортен Центар Т-Приградски Линии, Сарај Кривина-КОН Бојане, and Езеро Треска-КОН Матка in around 15h 44m.

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