There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Sirkeci by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 49 / ...
7h 15m₺1,442–3,159Train
cheapest- Take the train from Varna to Dimitrovgradtrain Ic
- Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengradtrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
13h 27m₺720–1,046Drive 429 km
- Drive from Varna to Sirkecicar 429 km
5h 59m₺3,454–4,989Fly, Metro, train
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST)plane VAR - IST
- Take the train from Istanbul Airport to Halkalitrain
- Take the train from Halkali to Sirkecitrain
4h 46m₺9,837–22,522Bus via Sütlüce
- Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Kyiv
8h 25m₺1,258–2,390Bus via Burgas
- Take the bus from Varna to Burgas Southbus
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus Istanbul-Burgas / ...
8h 30m₺2,247–2,388
Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul Airport (IST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Sirkeci is to train which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Sirkeci is to fly and Metro and train which takes 4h 46m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Sirkeci. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Istanbul Büyük Otogari via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Varna to Sirkeci. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Sirkeci via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 27m.
The distance between Varna and Sirkeci is 433 km. The road distance is 429 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Sirkeci without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 3.200 ₺.
It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Varna to Sirkeci, including transfers.
Varna to Sirkeci bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.
Varna to Sirkeci train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Sirkeci is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs 1.400 ₺ - 3.200 ₺. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 700 ₺ - 1.100 ₺ and takes 13h 27m.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Sirkeci, 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 Sirkeci via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, and Halkali in around 13h 27m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺5,500–17,000
- 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
- ₺260–390
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺260–360
- 1st Class
- ₺300–390
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₺45–65
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- ₺45–65
- 1st Class
- ₺45–60
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- [email protected]
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺380–550
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
Train from Halkali to Sirkeci
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺65–95
- Website
- Turkish Railways (TCDD)
- Phone
- +90 850 252 88 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- metro.istanbul
Train from Istanbul Airport to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- ₺42
- Schedules at
- istairport.com
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- [email protected]
- Website
- Citylines
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,300–1,800
- Website
- Citylines
- Phone
- +359 700 20 544
- Website
- Arda Tur
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺3,075
- Website
- Arda Tur
- Phone
- +38(098) 343 8282
- [email protected]
- Website
- likebus.ua
Bus from Varna to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
Bus from Burgas to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,642
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- MetroTurizm
Bus from Varna to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,100–2,300
- Website
- MetroTurizm
- Standard
- ₺1,100–1,700
- Phone
- +359 0882455155
- [email protected]
- Website
- Burgas Bus
Bus from Varna to Burgas South
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ₺500–650
- Website
- Burgas Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Varna to Sirkeci bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Büyük Otogari station.
Sirkeci is 1h ahead of Varna. It is currently 8:17 AM in Varna and 9:17 AM in Sirkeci.
Varna to Sirkeci train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Sirkeci is 429 km. It takes approximately 5h 59m to drive from Varna to Sirkeci.
There are 4197+ hotels available in Sirkeci.





































