There are 6 ways to get from Split to Varna by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SPU - VAR
8h 42m$189–405Bus, train via Herceg Novi
cheapest- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1bus
- Take the bus from Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1 to Kumanovobus
- Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
- Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain Ic
24h 29m$98–156Drive 1,225.7 km
- Drive from Split to Varnacar 1,225.7 km
16h 22m$200–289Bus via Bratislava
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus
- Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Varnabus
29h 15m$143–239Bus
- Take the bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus
- Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofiabus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus
30h 45m$108–221Bus, train
- Take the bus from Split Bus Station to Pristinabus
- Take the bus from Pristina to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus
- Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain Ic
33h 50m$110–118
Split to Varna by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Split to Varna is to bus and train which costs $110 - $120 and takes 33h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Split to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $180 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Split to Varna. However, there are services departing from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor and arriving at Varna via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.
The distance between Split and Varna is 964 km. The road distance is 1225.7 km.
The best way to get from Split to Varna without a car is to bus and train via Herceg Novi which takes 24h 29m and costs $95 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Split to Varna, including transfers.
Split to Varna bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor station.
The best way to get from Split to Varna is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $180 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus via Bratislava, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 29h 15m.
Split to Varna bus services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.
Varna is 1h ahead of Split. It is currently 8:51 PM in Split and 9:51 PM in Varna.
What companies run services between Split, Croatia and Varna, Bulgaria?
Austrian Airlines, Croatia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Split Airport (SPU) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Varna via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy in around 29h 15m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Split Airport to Varna Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 52m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–480
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Sofia Sever to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–11
- 1st Class
- $8–10
Train from Sofia to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–12
- 1st Class
- $9–12
- Phone
- +385 (0) 91 6113 073
- [email protected]
- Website
- croatiabus.hr
Bus from Split, Autobusni Kolodvor to Herceg Novi, Jova Bijelića 1
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–60
- Schedules at
- croatiabus.hr
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Yes, the driving distance between Split to Varna is 1226 km. It takes approximately 16h 22m to drive from Split to Varna.
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