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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 49 / ...
    6h 45m
    ₺600–2,300

  2. 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 22m
    ₺720–1,042

  3. Drive 425.6 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Istanbulcar car 425.6 km
    5h 54m
    ₺3,227–4,660

  4. Fly, Metro

    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    2. Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain train
    4h 18m
    ₺9,823–19,481

  5. Bus via Silivri

    1. Take the bus from Varna to Silivribus bus
    2. Take the bus from Silivri to İstanbul Esenlerbus bus
    7h 52m
    ₺1,533–3,000

  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
    ₺1,029–1,350

Varna to Istanbul by bus

Calendar43Weekly Buses
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket₺600Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Istanbul, 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. Four other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 13h 22m.

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