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How to get fromPiraeus to Varnaby subway, plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Piraeus to Varna by subway, plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Subway, fly to Varna Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    6h 21m
    $165–370

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Plevenbus bus
    2. Take the train from Pleven to Varnatrain train Ic
    21h 29m
    $65–86

  3. Drive  1,148.1 km

    1. Drive from Piraeus to Varnacar car 1,148.1 km
    14h 11m
    $241–348

  4. Subway, fly to Burgas Airport, shuttle

    1. Take the subway from Dimotikó Théatro Peiraiá to Athens Airportsubway subway
    2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Burgas Airport (BOJ)plane plane ATH - BOJ
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Sunny Beach to Varnashuttle bus
    10h 29m
    $227–424

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus to Rusebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus bus
    21h 40m
    $81–107

  6. Bus, train via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Akti Kondili to Stara Zagora Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 80
    2. Take the train from Stara Zagora to Varnatrain train Ic
    21h 40m
    $72–96

  7. Bus via Keşan

    1. Take the bus from Athens to Keşanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Keşan to Kırklarelibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kırklareli Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 7m
    $128–183

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 730 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Piraeus, Greece and Varna, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Piraeus to Varna via Ruse in around 21h 40m.

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