There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Galata by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly, Metro
best- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain
4h 14m₺9,802–20,453Train
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 26m₺760–1,082Bus
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
7h 39m₺1,394–3,125Drive 428.7 km
- Drive from Varna to Galatacar 428.7 km
5h 57m₺3,308–4,778Bus via Yenikapi
- Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Kyiv
8h₺1,263–2,384Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
8h 26m₺2,251–2,372
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Galata is to train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Galata is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 14m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 21.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Galata. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Şişhane 2 via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Galata. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Sishane via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
The distance between Varna and Galata is 283 km. The road distance is 428.7 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Galata without a car is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Varna to Galata, including transfers.
Varna to Galata bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna to Galata train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Galata is to bus which takes 7h 39m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 3.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 750 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 26m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Galata, 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. Arda Tur also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Sishane via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali, and Yenikapi in around 13h 26m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,500–16,000
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Sishane
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
- 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 Galata bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Varna to Galata train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Galata is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 57m to drive from Varna to Galata.
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