There are 4 ways to get from Varna to Podkova by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Podkovatrain Ic / ...
8h 26m$6–11Bus
- Take the bus from Varna to Kardzhalibus
9h$18–31Drive 406.3 km
- Drive from Varna to Podkovacar 406.3 km
5h 17m$64–93Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varna to Dimitrovgradbus
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Podkovatrain Ic / ...
9h 50m$32–41
Varna to Podkova by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Podkova is to train which costs $6 - $11 and takes 8h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Podkova is to drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna to Podkova. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Kardzhali via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Podkova. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Podkova via Dimitrovgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Varna and Podkova is 454 km. The road distance is 406.3 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Podkova without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $6 - $11.
It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Varna to Podkova, including transfers.
Varna to Podkova bus services, operated by Autogaravn, depart from Varna station.
Varna to Podkova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Podkova is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs $6 - $11. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $35 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Podkova, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Varna to Podkova via Dimitrovgrad in around 8h 26m. Alternatively, Autogaravn operates a bus from Varna to Kardzhali once daily. Tickets cost $16–29 and the journey takes 7h 19m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Varna to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–8
- 1st Class
- $6–8
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Podkova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $1–3
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Podkova
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +359 886 618 849
- [email protected]
- Website
- autogaravn.com
Bus from Varna to Kardzhali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–29
- Schedules at
- autogaravn.com
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Varna to Dimitrovgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–40
- Website
- Burgas Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Varna to Podkova bus services, operated by Autogaravn, arrive at Kardzhali station.
Varna to Podkova train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Podkova is 406 km. It takes approximately 5h 17m to drive from Varna to Podkova.
There are 13+ hotels available in Podkova.