How to get from Istanbul to Varna
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We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Varna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 18m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 255 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on August 22, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
255 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €144Reading date not recorded | 26h 20m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €34Older observation | 8h 18mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€144Reading date not recorded26h 20m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€34Older observation8h 18m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Istanbul to Varna: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul → Varnabus
ArdaTur·8h 18m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Istanbul to Varna
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€71October 2026
€71Departures from Istanbul to Varna
ArdaTur runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:30 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 4 | 08:30 | 22:30 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
ArdaTurIstanbul-VarnaBook →
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Istanbul-BucharestBook →
FlixBusBucharest-VarnaBook →On this route you travel with ArdaTur, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Istanbul to Varna works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Istanbul to Varna, about 8h 18m. In total it's roughly €34 over 8h 18m, direct, no transfers.
Istanbul to Varna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Varna?
The most useful route takes about 8h 18m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Varna from Istanbul?
About 255 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Varna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €34. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Varna?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur, TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Varna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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