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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Varna takes 27h 39m and the fastest train takes 27h 37m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Varna. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 39m
Duration
1,080 km
Distance
$59
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Varna train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and Varna. The earliest departure is at 3:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Varna at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Videle and take an average of 27h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)27h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)27h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)27h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)27h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)27h 42m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)27h 42m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Varna? 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.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Varna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,080.5 km
  • Duration: 27h 39m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Varna, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Varna via Videle and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 21h 22m.

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