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

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Varna is to train which costs $16 - $20 and takes 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Varna is to drive which takes 3h 35m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Varna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Varna. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Varna?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Varna. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Varna via Ruse Razpredelitelna and Beloslav. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.

How far is it from Bucharest to Varna?

The distance between Bucharest and Varna is 281 km. The road distance is 266.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bucharest to Varna without a car is to bus which takes 6h and costs $26 - $50.

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

The bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varna takes 6h including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Varna bus from?

Bucharest to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Varna train from?

Bucharest to Varna train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Bucharest to Varna?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Varna is to bus which takes 6h and costs $26 - $50. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $16 - $20 and takes 8h.

Where does the Bucharest to Varna bus arrive?

Bucharest to Varna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Varna station.

Where does the Bucharest to Varna train arrive?

Bucharest to Varna train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Ruse Razpredelitelna station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Varna?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Varna is 266 km. It takes approximately 3h 35m to drive from Bucharest to Varna.

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

Book your Bucharest to Varna bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and two other operators.

Where can I stay near Varna?

There are 2003+ hotels available in Varna.

Bucharest to Varna - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Bucharest to Varna by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varnabus 984 / ...
6h
$26–50
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain 1095
2. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Beloslavtrain Ic
8h
$17–20
Drive 266.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Varnacar 266.3 km
3h 35m
$51–73

Bucharest to Varna by bus

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Distance: 280.7 km
Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Varna, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varna twice daily. Tickets cost $27–45 and the journey takes 6h. PEGASUS GROUP Ltd. also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucuresti Nord to Varna via Ruse Razpredelitelna and Beloslav in around 8h.

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