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There are 7 ways to get from Zagreb to Varna by plane, bus, train, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport

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    1. Fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ZAG - VAR
    8h 52m
    $161–362

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Plovdiv Train stationbus bus N981
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Varnatrain train Ic
    21h 27m
    $92–146

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb to Sofiabus bus N981
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Varna Central Bus Stationbus bus Group Plus 1697 / ...
    19h 45m
    $102–174

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Videletrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Videle to Ruse Razpredelitelnatrain train 461
    4. Take the train from Ruse Razpredelitelna to Varnatrain train Ic
    29h 47m
    $118–167

  5. Drive  1,219.7 km

    1. Drive from Zagreb to Varnacar car 1,219.7 km
    12h 17m
    $199–287

  6. Shuttle to Graz Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Zagreb to Graz Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane GRZ - VAR
    13h 17m
    $573–1,354

  7. Bus, train via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Zagreb - Motel Plitvice to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Varnatrain train Ic
    22h 34m
    $139–173

Zagreb to Varna by train and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 996.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Zagreb, Croatia and Varna, Bulgaria?

Croatia Airlines, Austrian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport (ZAG) to Varna Airport (VAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zagreb to Varna Central Bus Station via Sofia and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 19h 45m.

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