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There are 5 ways to get from Shipka to Varna by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kazanlak to Varnatrain train Ic
    5h 52m
    $5–8

  2. Bus via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Shipka to Stara Zagorabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Varnabus bus
    7h 18m
    $6–37

  3. Drive 295.8 km

    1. Drive from Shipka to Varnacar car 295.8 km
    3h 55m
    $47–68

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Kazanlak to Iskarsko Shosetrain train
    2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane SOF - VAR
    6h 57m
    $139–226

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kazanlak to Varnabus bus
    7h 30m

Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 316.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Shipka, Oblast Stara Zagora, Bulgaria and Varna, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Kazanlak to Varna twice daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shipka to Varna via Stara Zagora in around 7h 18m.

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