There are 7 ways to get from Varna to Turkey by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
best- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
7h 1m₺1,404–3,125Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
13h 18m₺720–1,042Drive 425.6 km
- Drive from Varna to Istanbulcar 425.6 km
5h 54m₺3,387–4,892Fly to Istanbul Airport, Metro
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 23m₺6,115–18,096Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Kyiv
7h 50m₺1,220–2,342Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
8h 16m₺2,228–2,349Fly to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport (ADB)plane VAR - ADB
7h 39m₺4,007–18,452
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Turkey is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Turkey is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 23m and costs 6.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Turkey. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
The distance between Varna and Turkey is 430 km. The road distance is 425.6 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Turkey without a car is to bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari which takes 7h 1m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Varna to Turkey, including transfers.
Varna to Turkey bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna to Turkey train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Turkey is to bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari which takes 7h 1m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 3.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 18m, you could also fly, which costs 4.000 ₺ - 19.000 ₺ and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Arda Tur also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 13h 18m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–18,000
Flights from Varna Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–28,000
- Website
- sunexpress.com
Flights from Varna Airport to İzmir Adnan Menderes International Airport via Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,900–19,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Varna to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺260–390
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺260–360
- 1st Class
- ₺300–390
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- info@metro.istanbul
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,083
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- callcenter@likebus.ua
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Varna to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,657
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Varna to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- bourgasbus@abv.bg
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Varna to Burgas South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–650
- Website
- Burgas Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Varna to Turkey bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Turkey is 1h ahead of Varna. It is currently 3:55 PM in Varna and 4:55 PM in Turkey.
Varna to Turkey train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Turkey is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Varna to Turkey.
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