Rome2Rio

How to get fromInstabul to Varnaby train, plane, bus, night train, or car

Find Transport to Varna

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Metro, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Esenler Otogar to Yenikapitrain train
    2. Take the train from Yenikapi to Gayrettepetrain train
    3. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane IST - VAR
    4h 33m
    $193–473

  2. Night train, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the nighttrain from Halkali to Stara Zagoranighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Varnatrain train Ic
    12h 22m
    $11–36

  3. Bus via Burgas

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Burgasbus bus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
    2. Take the bus from Burgas South to Varnabus bus
    7h 51m
    $43–46

  4. Drive  411.9 km

    1. Drive from Instabul to Varnacar car 411.9 km
    5h 59m
    $65–94

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    8h
    $23–50

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Sunny Beachbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sunny Beach to Varnabus bus
    9h 17m
    $23–56

Instabul to Varna by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$23Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Instabul to Varna.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 292.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Instabul, Turkey and Varna, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Istanbul to Varna via Burgas and Burgas South in around 7h 51m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Booking & Getting There