There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Pernik by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, train
best- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
- Take the train from Zaharna Fabrika to Perniktrain
4h 37m$139–255Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varna to Sofiatrain Ic
9h 14m$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Group Plus 3532 / ...
8h 26m$30–100Drive 466.7 km
- Drive from Varna to Pernikcar 466.7 km
5h 42m$74–107Train via Sofia Sever
- Take the train from Varna to Sofia Severtrain Ic
9h 35m$10–14Bus via Varna Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
11h 58m$22–45
Varna to Pernik by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Pernik is to train which costs $9 - $13 and takes 9h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Pernik is to fly and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $130 - $260.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Pernik via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Pernik. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Pernik via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Varna and Pernik is 427 km. The road distance is 466.7 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Pernik without a car is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $30 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Varna to Pernik, including transfers.
Varna to Pernik bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna to Pernik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Pernik is to bus which takes 8h 26m and costs $30 - $100. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $9 - $13 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Pernik, Bulgaria?
Grup Plus - Etap Adresss operates a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–55 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Varna to Sofia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–12 and the journey takes 7h 43m.
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Varna Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–120
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Zaharna Fabrika to Pernik
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Varna to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–11
- 1st Class
- $8–12
Train from Varna to Sofia Sever
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $8–12
- 1st Class
- $9–12
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Grup Plus - Etap Adresss
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $21–30
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
- Phone
- +359 2 812 0 812
- [email protected]
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–100
- Schedules at
- karat-s.com
- [email protected]
- Website
- SVS
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- SVS
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, How to get from JFK to New York City, and 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Varna to Pernik bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Varna to Pernik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Pernik is 467 km. It takes approximately 5h 42m to drive from Varna to Pernik.
Book your Varna to Pernik bus tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.
There are 37+ hotels available in Pernik.