There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Esenler by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
6h 45m₺1,100–2,300Train
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 34m₺760–1,081Drive 418.2 km
- Drive from Varna to Esenlercar 418.2 km
5h 47m₺3,227–4,660Fly, Metro
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Kağıthane to Oruç Reistrain
4h 20m₺9,800–20,450Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
8h₺2,164–2,284Bus via Nesebar
- Take the bus from Varna to Sunny Beachbus
- Take the bus from Sunny Beach to Istanbul Otogaribus
8h 59m₺1,178–2,870
Varna to Esenler by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Esenler is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Esenler is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 20m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varna Central Bus Station station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Esenler. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Kartaltepe-Kocatepe via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.
The distance between Varna and Esenler is 423 km. The road distance is 418.2 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Esenler without a car is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺.
The bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs four times a day.
Varna to Esenler bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna to Esenler train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Esenler is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs 1.100 ₺ - 2.300 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 34m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Esenler, Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,300–1,800 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Kartaltepe-Kocatepe via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali, and Yenikapi in around 13h 34m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–16,000
- 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
- ₺300–380
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- Citylines
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More Questions & Answers
Varna to Esenler bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Varna to Esenler train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Esenler is 418 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Varna to Esenler.
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