There are 6 ways to get from Port of Varna to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, Metro
best- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 18m₺9,822–19,480Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
13h 22m₺720–1,042Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
8h₺2,142–2,263Drive 424.4 km
- Drive from Port of Varna to Istanbulcar 424.4 km
5h 54m₺3,214–4,642Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Sunny Beachbus
- Take the bus from Sunny Beach to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 3m₺956–2,873Bus #2
- Take the bus from Varna to Obzorbus
- Take the bus from Obzor Avtogara to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
9h 45m₺1,903–2,824
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Port of Varna to Istanbul is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Port of Varna to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 18m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 20.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Port of Varna to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Istanbul via Burgas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Port of Varna to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 22m.
The distance between Port of Varna and Istanbul is 285 km. The road distance is 424.4 km.
The best way to get from Port of Varna to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Burgas which takes 8h and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 18m to get from Port of Varna to Istanbul, including transfers.
Port of Varna to Istanbul bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, depart from Varna station.
Port of Varna to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Port of Varna to Istanbul is to bus via Burgas which takes 8h and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 22m.
What companies run services between Port of Varna, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a bus from Varna to Istanbul via Burgas South and Burgas in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 13h 22m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺7,000–15,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Varna to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺260–390
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺260–360
- 1st Class
- ₺300–390
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Varna to Burgas South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–650
- Website
- Burgas Bus
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,613
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- +359 056 846081
- [email protected]
- Website
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Varna to Sunny Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Varna to Obzor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺300–330
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sunny Beach to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–2,217
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kamil Koç
Bus from Sunny Beach to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- ₺550–800
- Schedules at
- Kamil Koç
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Obzor Avtogara to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–2,500
- Website
- Arda Tur
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More Questions & Answers
Port of Varna to Istanbul bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, arrive at Burgas South station.
Port of Varna to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Port of Varna to Istanbul is 424 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Port of Varna to Istanbul.
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