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Trip Overview

The average bus between Varna and Istanbul takes 7h 30m and the fastest bus takes 7h. There is at least one bus per day from Varna to Istanbul. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 30m
Duration
423 km
Distance
₺2,300
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Varna to Istanbul bus times

Buses run once daily between Varna and Istanbul. The service departs Varna at 9:00 PM at night, which arrives into Istanbul at 05:00:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 7h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    bus bus 8h • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    bus bus 7h • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Varna to Istanbul? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 422.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Istanbul, 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. Three other operators also service this route.

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