There are 4 ways to get from Varna to Kalofer by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Povelyanovo to Kalofertrain Ic
6h 20m$7–12Bus via Sliven
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sliven Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sliven Central Bus Station to Kazanlak Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kazanlak to Kaloferbus
7h 18m$33–50Drive 330.5 km
- Drive from Varna to Kalofercar 330.5 km
4h 27m$52–76Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Kazanlakbus
- Take the bus from Kazanlak to Kaloferbus
7h 45m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Kalofer is to train which costs $6 - $12 and takes 6h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Kalofer is to drive which takes 4h 27m and costs $50 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Kalofer. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Kalofer via Sliven Central Bus Station and Kazanlak. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Kalofer. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Kalofer via Povelyanovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Varna and Kalofer is 342 km. The road distance is 330.5 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Kalofer without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $6 - $12.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Varna to Kalofer, including transfers.
Varna to Kalofer bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna to Kalofer train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Povelyanovo station.
The best way to get from Varna to Kalofer is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can bus via Sliven, which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 18m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Kalofer, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Povelyanovo to Kalofer twice daily. Tickets cost $4–7 and the journey takes 4h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Kalofer via Sliven Central Bus Station and Kazanlak in around 7h 18m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Povelyanovo to Kalofer
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $4–7
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $4–7
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sliven Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–40
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
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More Questions & Answers
Varna to Kalofer bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Sliven Central Bus Station.
Varna to Kalofer train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Kalofer station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Kalofer is 330 km. It takes approximately 4h 27m to drive from Varna to Kalofer.
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