There are 6 ways to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna by plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SOF - VAR
1h 2m$139–229Train
cheapest- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Varnatrain Ic
8h 33m$9–12Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Sofia Airport to Burgasbus
- Take the bus from Burgas South to Varnabus
7h 51m$34–104Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sofia-SOF to Varna436 km
5h 12mDrive 436 km
- Drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varnacar 436 km
5h 12m$69–100Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
12h 22m$22–45
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna by subway and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna is to train which costs $8 - $12 and takes 8h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs $130 - $230.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Varna via Burgas South. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna. However, there are services departing from Sofia Airport and arriving at Varna via Iskarsko Shose. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Varna is 374 km. The road distance is 436 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna without a car is to bus via Burgas which takes 7h 51m and costs $30 - $110.
It takes approximately 1h 2m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Sofia Airport station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Iskarsko Shose station.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna is to fly which takes 1h 2m and costs $130 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Burgas, which costs $30 - $110 and takes 7h 51m, you could also train, which costs $8 - $12 and takes 8h 33m.
What companies run services between Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria and Varna, Bulgaria?
Bulgaria Air flies from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Airport to Varna via Burgas and Burgas South in around 7h 51m.
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Sofia Airport to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Iskarsko Shose to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–11
- 1st Class
- $8–11
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Sofia Airport to Burgas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–90
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Burgas South to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Website
- Burgas Bus
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- SVS
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Burgas station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Varna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna.
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