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How to get fromVarna to Smolyanby train, taxi, bus, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Smolyan by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Varna to Trakiyatrain train 8650 / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Trakiya to Smolyantaxi taxi
    7h 24m
    $92–119

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varna to Plovdivtrain train 8632 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    9h 42m
    $22–30

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    11h 10m
    $30–37

  4. Drive 432.3 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Smolyancar car 432.3 km
    5h 42m
    $69–99

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Plovdiv Bus Station Southbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    9h 11m
    $151–272

  6. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Plovdivshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Smolyanbus bus
    8h 52m
    $105–401

Varna to Smolyan by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$22Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Smolyan, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Smolyan via Plovdiv North Bus and Coach Station, Автогара Север, Срещу Централна гара, and Plovdiv in around 11h 10m.

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