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How to get fromTirana to Varnaby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Tirana to Varna by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane TIA - VAR
    9h 2m
    $163–341

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Varnatrain train Ic
    20h 1m
    $59–64

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1697 / ...
    18h 57m
    $81–106

  4. Drive  873.5 km

    1. Drive from Tirana to Varnacar car 873.5 km
    12h 8m
    $158–229

  5. Bus, train via Dollari B

    1. Take the bus from Tirana to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain train Ic
    20h 22m
    $59–63

  6. Bus via Skopje

    1. Take the bus from Tirana, Terminali Lindor I Autobusave to Skopje, Transporten Centarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus
    24h 14m
    $67–135

Tirana to Varna by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration20h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between Tirana, Albania and Varna, Bulgaria?

Austrian Airlines, Ulendo Airlink, and three other airlines fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Varna Airport (VAR) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Posta 1 to Varna Central Bus Station via Teg, Tirana, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 18h 57m.

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