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There are 7 ways to get from Croatia to Varna by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

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    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ZAG - VAR
    9h 21m
    $172–645

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Pazardzhik stationbus bus N981
    2. Take the train from Pazardjik to Varnatrain train Ic
    22h 17m
    $92–152

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Sofiabus bus N981
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1697 / ...
    19h 45m
    $107–168

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 347
    3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain train
    4. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain train Ic
    29h 30m
    $215–340

  5. Drive  1,219.7 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Varnacar car 1,219.7 km
    12h 17m
    $220–318

  6. Fly from Split Airport

    1. Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SPU - VAR
    14h 2m
    $275–671

  7. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain train Ic
    22h 34m
    $135–168

Croatia to Varna by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration29h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 998.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 21m

What companies run services between Croatia and Varna, Bulgaria?

Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Varna Central Bus Station via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 19h 45m.

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