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How to get fromIstanbul to Varnaby train, plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul 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
    $197–412

  2. Bus #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Sunny Beachbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sunny Beach to Varnabus bus
    9h 17m
    $19–58

  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
    $20–28

  4. Drive  417.2 km

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

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Arda-Tur
    8h
    $29–70

Istanbul to Varna by bus

Calendar45Weekly Buses
Duration8hAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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

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

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