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How to get fromIstanbul (State) to Varnaby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Varna by train, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Metro, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Vezneciler to Gayrettepetrain train
    2. Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane IST - VAR
    4h 9m
    $197–472

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul to Varnabus bus Istanbul-Kyiv
    8h 46m
    $14–51

  3. Drive 417.2 km

    1. Drive from Istanbul to Varnacar car 417.2 km
    6h 4m
    $66–95

  4. Bus via Silivri

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Silivribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Silivri to Varnabus bus
    9h 6m
    $33–65

  5. Bus via Istanbul Esenler Otogari

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    9h 13m
    $30–61

Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$182Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 283.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Varna, Bulgaria?

LIKEBUS operates a bus from Istanbul to Varna once daily, and the journey takes 7h 33m. Two other operators also service this route.

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