There are 5 ways to get from Varna to Sochi by plane, bus, shuttle, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Varna Airport to Sochi International Airport
best- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane VAR - AER
8h 27m₽14,831–53,714Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Varna to Istanbulbus
- Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to Rize bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Rize bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from Krasnodar-1 Bus station to Sochi Bus stationbus
2d 9h₽12,739–20,179Shuttle, bus to Istanbul, fly to Sochi International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Burgas
- Take the bus from Burgas to Istanbulbus
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Sochi International Airport (AER)plane IST - AER
14h₽17,517–50,253Fly Varna Airport to Krasnodar, train
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Krasnodar (KRR)plane VAR - KRR
- Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Sochitrain
14h 10m₽14,279–52,479Bus, train
- Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus
- Take the bus from Esenler Otogar to Bursabus
- Take the bus from Bursa bus station to Krasnodar-1 Bus stationbus
- Take the train from Krasnodar 1 to Sochitrain
2d 12h₽13,817–20,444
Varna Airport (VAR) to Sochi International Airport (AER) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Varna to Sochi is to bus and train which costs RUB 13000 - RUB 21000 and takes 2 days 12h.
The fastest way to get from Varna to Sochi is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 55000.
No, there is no direct bus from Varna to Sochi station. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Sochi Bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Rize bus station and Krasnodar-1 Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Varna and Sochi is 1016 km.
The best way to get from Varna to Sochi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 9h and costs RUB 12000 - RUB 21000.
It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Varna to Sochi, including transfers.
Varna to Sochi bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, depart from Varna station.
The best way to get from Varna to Sochi is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs RUB 14000 - RUB 55000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RUB 12000 - RUB 21000 and takes 2 days 9h.
Varna to Sochi bus services, operated by LIKEBUS, arrive at Istanbul station.
What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Sochi, Russia?
Turkish Airlines, Ural Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sochi International Airport (AER) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Varna to Sochi Bus station via İstanbul Esenler bus station, Rize bus station, and Krasnodar-1 Bus station in around 2d 9h.
- Website
- aeroflot.ru
Flights from Istanbul to Sochi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₽5,000–29,000
Flights from Varna Airport to Krasnodar via Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₽7,500–43,000
Flights from Varna Airport to Krasnodar via Istanbul, Antalya
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ₽10,000–55,000
- Phone
- 8 (800) 775-00-00
- Website
- Russian Railways
Train from Krasnodar 1 to Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽950–1,400
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽800–1,200
Train from Krasnodar 1 to Sochi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ₽800–1,400
- Website
- Russian Railways
- Lastochka Train
- ₽950–1,400
- Commuter Electric Train
- ₽800–1,200
- 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
- ₽2,844
- Schedules at
- likebus.ua
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