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How to get fromVarna to Ankaraby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Varna to Ankara by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB)plane plane VAR - ESB
    7h 56m
    ₺10,312–27,450

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain train Re / ...
    3. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    4. Take the train from Istanbul(Halkali) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst
    18h 39m
    ₺1,386–1,990

  3. Bus, train via Burgas

    1. Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus
    3. Take the train from Istanbul(Pendik) to Ankara Gartrain train Hst / ...
    13h 22m
    ₺2,936–3,390

  4. Drive  872.3 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Ankaracar car 872.3 km
    9h 54m
    ₺6,787–9,803

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus bus Istanbul-Kyiv
    2. Take the train from Istanbul Söğütlüçeşme to Ankaratrain train Yht / ...
    13h 32m
    ₺2,015–3,512

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus bus Istanbul-Kyiv
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ankarabus bus
    15h 9m
    ₺2,278–4,000

  7. Bus via Maltepe

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 49 / ...
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Dudullu to Ankarabus bus
    15h 9m
    ₺2,439–5,329

Varna to Ankara by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration18h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,386Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 590.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 56m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Ankara, Turkey?

Turkish Airlines flies from Varna Airport (VAR) to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Ankara Gar via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Istanbul(Halkali) in around 18h 39m.

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