There are 7 ways to get from Varna to Ankara by plane, bus, train, 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
best- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane VAR - ESB
8h 1m₺9,856–27,509Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
19h 1m₺1,481–2,158Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Kyiv
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht / ...
13h 32m₺2,016–3,512Drive 872.3 km
- Drive from Varna to Ankaracar 872.3 km
9h 54m₺6,704–9,684Bus, train via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
- Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain Yht
13h 58m₺2,998–3,494Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Kyiv
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus
15h 9m₺2,279–4,000Bus via Maltepe
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
- Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus
15h 9m₺2,458–5,373
Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Ankara is to train which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 19h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Ankara is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Ankara via Istanbul Otogari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Ankara. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Ankara via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali, Ayrilikcesme and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.
The distance between Varna and Ankara is 591 km. The road distance is 872.3 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Ankara without a car is to bus and train which takes 13h 32m and costs 2.000 ₺ - 3.600 ₺.
It takes approximately 8h 1m to get from Varna to Ankara, including transfers.
Varna to Ankara bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Varna station.
Varna to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Ankara is to fly which takes 8h 1m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 28.000 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1.400 ₺ - 2.200 ₺ and takes 19h 1m, you could also bus, which costs 2.200 ₺ - 4.000 ₺ and takes 15h 9m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Ankara, Turkey?
Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, and Pegasus Airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Ankara via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali, Ayrilikcesme, and Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme in around 19h 1m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–23,000
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankara
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 29m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,100
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Varna to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,634
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
Bus from Varna to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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More Questions & Answers
Varna to Ankara bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Istanbul station.
Varna to Ankara train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Ankara is 872 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Varna to Ankara.
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