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

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There are 5 ways to get from Istanbul to Varna by train, plane, bus, night train, 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
    $197–402

  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
    $11–36

  3. Bus

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

  4. Drive 417.2 km

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

  5. Bus via Silivri

    1. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Silivribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Silivri to Varnabus bus
    8h 30m
    $32–64

Istanbul to Varna by bus

Calendar54Weekly 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?

Arda Tur operates a bus from Istanbul Esenler Otogari to Varna Central Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $67 and the journey takes 8h. Five other operators also service this route.

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