How to get from Istanbul to Varna

7 options from €5

Fly to Varna

Take the taxi at the Istanbul.

The journey takes approximately 31 m. Ticket price is about €10. The travel distance is 45 km.

Carrier is Yesilpinar Taxi.

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Get off at the Istanbul (IST).

Fly out to Varna (VAR) of the airport Istanbul (IST).

The journey takes approximately 1 h 5 m. Ticket price is about €90.

Carrier is Turkish Airlines.

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Get off at the Varna (VAR).

Take the transport at the station Varna Airport.

The journey takes approximately 11 m. Ticket price is about €6. The travel distance is 8 km.

Carrier is Atlas Taxi.

Get off at the Varna.

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Fly to Bucharest Otopeni shuttle

Take the taxi at the Istanbul (IST).

The journey takes approximately 31 m. Ticket price is about €10.

Carrier is Yesilpinar Taxi.

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Get off at the Varna (VAR).

Fly out to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) of the airport Istanbul (IST).

The journey takes approximately 1 h 15 m. Ticket price is about €70.

Carrier is Tarom.

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Get off at the Bucharest Otopeni (OTP).

Take the transport at the station Bucharest Otopeni Airport.

The journey takes approximately 4 h Ticket price is about €110. The travel distance is 285 km.

Carrier is Atlas Taxi.

Get off at the Varna.

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Bus

Take the train Istanbul Ulasim at the station Aksaray.

The journey takes approximately 12 m. The travel distance is 6 km.

Carrier is Istanbul Ulasim.

Get off at the Otogar.

Take the bus MetroTurizm at the station Otogar.

The journey takes approximately 7 h 8 m. Ticket price is about €5. The travel distance is 482 km.

Carrier is MetroTurizm.

Get off at the Varna.

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Bus

Take the bus Alpar Turizm at the station Istanbul.

The journey takes approximately 9 h Ticket price is about €8. The travel distance is 458 km.

Carrier is Alpar Turizm.

Get off at the Varna.

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Bus

Take the train Istanbul Ulasim at the station Istanbul (IST).

The journey takes approximately 12 m.

Carrier is Istanbul Ulasim.

Get off at the Varna (VAR).

Take the bus Burgas Bus at the station Istanbul.

The journey takes approximately 5 h Ticket price is about €9. The travel distance is 324 km.

Carrier is Burgas Bus.

Get off at the Burgas South.

Take the bus M-Bus at the station Burgas.

The journey takes approximately 2 h 20 m. Ticket price is about €6. The travel distance is 138 km.

Carrier is M-Bus.

Get off at the Varna.

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Train

Take the train Turkish Railways (TCDD) at the station Yenikapi.

The journey takes approximately 32 m. The travel distance is 21 km.

Carrier is Turkish Railways (TCDD).

Get off at the Halkali.

Take the train Turkish Railways (TCDD) at the station Istanbul Halkalı.

The journey takes approximately 4 h 13 m. The travel distance is 251 km.

Carrier is Turkish Railways (TCDD).

Get off at the Kapıkule.

Take the train Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) at the station Kapikule.

The journey takes approximately 1 h 57 m. Ticket price is about €2. The travel distance is 84 km.

Carrier is Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).

Get off at the Dimitrovgrad.

Take the train Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) at the station Dimitrovgrad.

The journey takes approximately 4 h 56 m. Ticket price is about €10. The travel distance is 522 km.

Carrier is Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).

Get off at the Varna.

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Drive

In a rental car. See on this site which rental company has the best deal.

The journey takes approximately 6 h 5 m. The travel distance is 459 km.

Get off at the Varna.

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What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Varna?

The cheapest way to travel from Istanbul to Varna is by taking a Bus with an average price of €5. The journey takes approximately 8 h 20 m.

What's the fastest journey time between Istanbul and Varna?

Fly to Varna is the fastest way to travel from Istanbul to Varna. Tickets cost €106. The journey takes approximately 1 h 49 m.

What's the distance between Istanbul and Varna?

Istanbul is approximately 459 km away from Varna. The trip by car takes 6 h 5 m.

Is there a direct bus from Istanbul to Varna?

Yes! There is a direct bus with no transfers to this destination. The route is served by the Alpar Turizm company. Tickets cost about €8. A bus trip from Istanbul to Varna will take 9 h

How long does it take to travel from Istanbul to Varna by car?

The average journey time by car between Istanbul and Varna is 6 h 5 m.

What to Do in Varna

Varna

Varna is a vibrant seaside city that offers visitors a variety of attractions and activities. Highlights include the stunning harbor with its many pubs, restaurants, and shops; the world-famous Blue Lagoon spa; and the impressive Ancient Thracian Tombs of Odessus. Other attractions include the Varna Zoo, which has a wide variety of animals from all over the world, as well as beautiful gardens and beaches.