There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Istanbul (State) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari
best- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
7h 1m₺1,382–2,748Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus stationbus FlixBus N2024
8h 16m₺702–2,342Train
- Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
13h 21m₺715–1,035Drive 425.6 km
- Drive from Varna to Istanbulcar 425.6 km
5h 54m₺3,198–4,619Fly, Metro
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Gayrettepe to Veznecilertrain
4h 18m₺9,268–22,406Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
8h 16m₺2,160–2,279
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Istanbul (State) is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Istanbul (State) is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 18m and costs 9.000 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 21m.
The distance between Varna and Istanbul (State) is 430 km. The road distance is 425.6 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Istanbul (State) without a car is to bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari which takes 7h 1m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.800 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 1m to get from Varna to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Varna to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Istanbul (State) is to bus via Istanbul Büyük Otogari which takes 7h 1m and costs 1.300 ₺ - 2.800 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 21m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Istanbul (State), 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 Yenikapi via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 13h 21m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,500–18,000
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Varna to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺260–380
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺260–360
- 1st Class
- ₺290–380
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Gayrettepe to Vezneciler
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- metro.istanbul
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- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- ardatur.bg
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,700–2,800
- Website
- https://ardatur.bg/en/
- Phone
- 444 0 562
- [email protected]
- Website
- flixbus.com.tr
Bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺650–900
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com.tr
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,598
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Varna to İstanbul Esenler bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,300
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- burgasbus.info
Bus from Varna to Burgas South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–650
- Website
- https://burgasbus.info/eng/?cat=1
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More Questions & Answers
Varna to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Varna to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Istanbul (State) is 426 km. It takes approximately 5h 54m to drive from Varna to Istanbul (State).
There are 4396+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).