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How to get fromAthens to Varnaby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    7h 35m
    $170–390

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Pleven Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pleven to Shumentrain train Ic
    3. Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    20h 12m
    $71–100

  3. Drive  1,156.9 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Varnacar car 1,156.9 km
    13h 43m
    $243–351

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus bus Citylines 83
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus bus
    20h 40m
    $83–109

  5. Bus via Sliven

    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80
    2. Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 4m
    $98–134

  6. Bus via Keşan

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 19m
    $130–172

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 732.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Varna, Bulgaria?

Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens Karolou to Varna via Ruse in around 20h 40m.

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