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There are 10 ways to get from Bologna to Varna by plane, train, bus, train (Trenitalia), car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Varna Airport

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    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane BLQ - VAR
    6h 44m
    $183–545

  2. Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

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    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BLQ - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    10h 23m
    $51–340

  3. Train, bus via Sofia

    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Padovatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padova to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train Ic
    26h 55m
    $124–145

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain train
    5. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain train Ic
    35h 51m
    $363–599

  5. Drive  1,710.7 km

    1. Drive from Bologna to Varnacar car 1,710.7 km
    17h 11m
    $310–447

  6. Train to Florence Peretola Airport, fly to Varna Airport

    1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Firenze S.M.N.train train
    2. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane FLR - VAR
    10h 8m
    $263–416

  7. Fly Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport to Burgas Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane BLQ - BOJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle bus
    10h 2m
    $178–488

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1697 / ...
    28h 30m
    $136–161

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain train Ic
    29h 49m
    $114–118

  10. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Bologna centrale to Venezia Mestretrain train
    2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to București, Autogara Militaribus bus
    3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varnabus bus 984
    34h 6m
    $206–324

Bologna to Varna by train, bus, foot, and tram

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration26h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,344.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Varna, Bulgaria?

Air Dolomiti, Airbus France, and four other airlines fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Varna Airport (VAR) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bologna centrale to Varna via Venezia Mestre, Wien Hbf, Bucuresti Nord, and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 35h 51m.

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