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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Ohrid is to bus which costs $35 - $75 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Ohrid is to drive which takes 10h 43m and costs $130 - $190.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Ohrid?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Ohrid. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Ohrid via Sofia Central Bus Station and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 51m.

How far is it from Varna to Ohrid?

The distance between Varna and Ohrid is 828 km. The road distance is 829.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Ohrid without a car is to bus which takes 15h 51m and costs $35 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 15h 51m to get from Varna to Ohrid, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Ohrid bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Varna to Ohrid?

The best way to get from Varna to Ohrid is to bus which takes 15h 51m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $270 - $750 and takes 13h 48m.

Where does the Varna to Ohrid bus arrive?

Varna to Ohrid bus services, operated by Global Biomet, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Varna and Ohrid?

Ohrid is 1h behind Varna. It is currently 12:51 PM in Varna and 11:51 AM in Ohrid.

Can I drive from Varna to Ohrid?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Ohrid is 829 km. It takes approximately 10h 43m to drive from Varna to Ohrid.

Where can I stay near Ohrid?

There are 1322+ hotels available in Ohrid.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Ohrid by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
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 Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
15h 51m
$40–73
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofiatrain
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
17h 26m
$38–91
Drive 829.1 km
1. Drive from Varna to Ohridcar 829.1 km
10h 43m
$131–189
Fly
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ohrid Airport (OHD)plane VAR - OHD
13h 48m
$270–707
Train, bus via Sofia
1. Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)bus
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Ohridbus
17h 15m
$40–72
Bus via Shumen
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Kavadarcibus
4. Take the bus from Kavadarci to Ohridbus
17h 52m

Varna to Ohrid by bus

7Weekly Buses

15h 51mAverage Duration

$40Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 827.6 km
Duration: 15h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Ohrid via Sofia Central Bus Station and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 15h 51m. Alternatively, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, and Austrian Airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ohrid Airport (OHD) 4 times a week.

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