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

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There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Galata by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly, Metro

    best
    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Sishanetrain train
    4h 14m
    ₺9,268–22,407

  2. Bus via Yenikapi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus bus FlixBus N2024
    8h 26m
    ₺744–2,384

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 49 / ...
    7h 43m
    ₺1,380–2,771

  4. Train

    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
    13h 29m
    ₺757–1,077

  5. Drive 428.7 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Galatacar car 428.7 km
    5h 57m
    ₺3,221–4,653

  6. Bus via Burgas

    1. Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus bus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
    8h 26m
    ₺2,207–2,326

Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration1h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket₺8,718Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 14m

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 29m.

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