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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus bus 3922 / ...
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Varnabus bus 984 / ...
    8h 35m
    $49–73

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain train
    2. Take the train from Videle to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain train
    3. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain train Ic
    10h 13m
    $19–32

  3. Drive  404.6 km

    1. Drive from Craiova to Varnacar car 404.6 km
    5h 44m
    $77–111

  4. Bus to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane OTP - VAR
    10h 22m
    $251–431

  5. Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

    1. Take the bus from Craiova to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Pegasus 113 / ...
    9h 51m
    $51–76

  6. Train, train to Sofia Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Craiova to Vidintrain train
    2. Take the train from Vidin to Sofia Severtrain train
    3. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    12h 12m
    $157–280

Craiova to Varna by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration8h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 492 km
  • Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Varna via București, Autogara Militari in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Varna via Videle and Ruse Razpredelitelna in around 10h 13m.

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