There are 6 ways to get from Varna Station to Istanbul by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, Metro
best- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 13m₺9,777–21,418Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
13h 16m₺716–1,036Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
8h 5m₺2,164–2,283Drive 424.8 km
- Drive from Varna Station to Istanbulcar 424.8 km
5h 52m₺3,303–4,771Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Sunny Beachbus
- Take the bus from Sunny Beach to Istanbul Otogaribus
9h 3m₺1,400–2,865Bus #2
- Take the bus from Varna to Obzorbus
- Take the bus from Obzor Avtogara to Istanbul Esenler Otogaribus Arda-Tur
9h 45m₺3,065–3,086
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varna Station to Istanbul is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Varna Station to Istanbul is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 13m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna Station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Istanbul via Burgas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna Station to Istanbul. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 16m.
The distance between Varna Station and Istanbul is 285 km. The road distance is 424.8 km.
The best way to get from Varna Station to Istanbul without a car is to bus via Burgas which takes 8h 5m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Varna Station to Istanbul, including transfers.
Varna Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, depart from Varna station.
Varna Station to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna Station to Istanbul is to bus via Burgas which takes 8h 5m and costs 2.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 16m.
What companies run services between Varna Station, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?
You can take a vehicle from Varna Station to Istanbul via Varna, Burgas South, and Burgas in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 13h 16m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–16,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Varna to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺260–380
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺260–360
- 1st Class
- ₺290–380
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Varna to Burgas South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–650
- Website
- Burgas Bus
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,642
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- +359 056 846081
- [email protected]
- Website
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Varna to Sunny Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺400–600
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
Bus from Varna to Obzor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺290–320
- Schedules at
- mbus-bg.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Sunny Beach to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,000–2,217
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Obzor Avtogara to Istanbul Esenler Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,767
- Website
- Arda Tur
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Booking & Getting There
Varna Station to Istanbul bus services, operated by Burgas Bus, arrive at Burgas South station.
Varna Station to Istanbul train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna Station to Istanbul is 425 km. It takes approximately 5h 52m to drive from Varna Station to Istanbul.
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