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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Varna by plane, train, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Varna Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane BUD - VAR
    4h 7m
    $107–292

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Videletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Videle to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain train 461
    3. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain train Ic
    22h 40m
    $55–65

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Aradtrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Varnabus bus
    16h 26m
    $84–111

  4. Drive 1,064 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Varnacar car 1,064 km
    11h 59m
    $186–269

  5. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Burgas Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane BUD - BOJ
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle bus
    6h 45m
    $135–356

  6. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Varna Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane VIE - VAR
    6h 50m
    $159–452

  7. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Varna Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane BTS - VAR
    6h 57m
    $122–363

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Varnabus bus N963
    21h 20m
    $110–190

  9. Bus via Deák Ferenc tér

    1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 64 / ...
    22h 20m
    $86–121

Budapest to Varna by train, foot, and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration16h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 840.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

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

Wizz Air flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Varna Airport (VAR) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Varna via Videle and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 22h 40m.

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