There are 7 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 50m$149–257Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Shumentrain Ic
- Take the bus from Shumen Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 1697 / ...
9h 36m$13–25Bus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 1697 / ...
8h 12m$35–100Train
- Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Povelyanovotrain Ic
8h 57m$14–19Airport 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 via Хотел Плиска
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
12h 22m$22–45
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna by bus, foot, tram, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna is to train which costs $13 - $19 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna is to fly which takes 1h 50m and costs $140 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna station. However, there are services departing from Летище София Терминал 1 and arriving at Varna Central Bus Station via Умбал Св. Анна and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
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 and Povelyanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Varna is 392 km. The road distance is 436 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna without a car is to bus which takes 8h 12m and costs $35 - $100.
It takes approximately 1h 50m to get from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna, including transfers.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Sofia Central Bus 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 50m and costs $140 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $100 and takes 8h 12m, you could also train, which costs $13 - $19 and takes 8h 57m.
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, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $35–55 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Karat-S also services this route once daily.
- 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 Povelyanovo
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $7–11
- 1st Class
- $8–11
Train from Sofia Sever to Shumen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $6–10
- 1st Class
- $7–10
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Shumen Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $6–11
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shumen Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
- [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 Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Varna Central Bus Station.
Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Povelyanovo 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.
There are 2554+ hotels available in Varna.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Varna. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.