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

The cheapest way to get from Ankara to Varna is to train and bus via Burgas which costs $60 - $70 and takes 13h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ankara to Varna is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Ankara and Varna?

No, there is no direct bus from Ankara to Varna. However, there are services departing from Ankara and arriving at Varna via Istanbul. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Ankara to Varna?

The distance between Ankara and Varna is 592 km. The road distance is 862.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Ankara to Varna without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 33m and costs $40 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Ankara to Varna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ankara to Varna bus from?

Ankara to Varna bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from Ankara station.

Bus or fly from Ankara to Varna?

The best way to get from Ankara to Varna is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs $200 - $550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $85 and takes 15h 9m.

Where does the Ankara to Varna bus arrive?

Ankara to Varna bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.

Can I drive from Ankara to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Ankara to Varna is 863 km. It takes approximately 10h 1m to drive from Ankara to Varna.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ankara to Varna?

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Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 2090+ hotels available in Varna.

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

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ESB - VAR
6h 20m
$203–543
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul Söğütlüçeşmetrain Yht / ...
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Varnabus Istanbul-Kyiv
13h 33m
$41–72
Drive 862.6 km
1. Drive from Ankara to Varnacar 862.6 km
10h 1m
$136–197
Train, bus via Burgas
1. Take the train from Ankara Gar to Istanbul(Pendik)train Hst / ...
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus
3. Take the bus from Burgas South to Varnabus
13h 52m
$60–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Varnabus Istanbul-Kyiv
15h 9m
$48–84
Bus via Maltepe
1. Take the bus from Ankara to İstanbul Dudullubus
2. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Arda-Tur
16h 11m
$49–110

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

11Weekly Planes

3h 57mAverage Duration

$144Cheapest Price

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Distance: 591.7 km
Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Varna, Bulgaria?

Turkish Airlines flies from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Varna via Istanbul Otogari and Istanbul in around 15h 9m.

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