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How to get fromVarna to Istanbul Otogarby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Istanbul Otogar 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 Yenikapitrain train
    3. Take the train from Yenikapi to Esenler Otogartrain train
    4h 37m
    ₺9,834–20,481

  2. Train

    cheapest
    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 36m
    ₺759–1,080

  3. 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
    ₺2,162–2,282

  4. Drive  420.6 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Istanbul Otogarcar car 420.6 km
    5h 50m
    ₺3,246–4,688

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Varna to Sunny Beachbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sunny Beach to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    8h 59m
    ₺1,177–2,868

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 47 / ...
    9h
    ₺1,100–2,300

Varna to Istanbul Otogar by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Istanbul Otogar, Turkey?

You can take a bus from Varna to Istanbul via Burgas South and Burgas in around 8h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Varna to Esenler Otogar via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali, and Yenikapi in around 13h 36m.

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