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How to get fromVarna to Borovetsby train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Varna to Borovets by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Varna to Kostenetstrain train Ic
    7h 51m
    $28–36

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus bus
    10h 19m
    $40–58

  3. Drive  471.2 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Borovetscar car 471.2 km
    5h 34m
    $75–108

  4. Fly, train, bus

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus bus
    6h 47m
    $149–276

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Plovdivshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus bus
    9h 9m
    $95–379

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 491.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 51m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Borovets, Sofia, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Kostenets 4 times a day. Tickets cost $7–10 and the journey takes 7h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Borovets via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Plovdiv, and Samokov in around 10h 19m.

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