The cheapest and fastest buses from Istanbul to Varna
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€42
Fastest journey
7 h 40 m
Average duration
8 h 41 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Istanbul to Varna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Istanbul to Varna will cost around €42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 5 buses that leave Istanbul for Varna on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 8 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 9 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Istanbul to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €110.
Distance: 259 km
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9h 31m Average total duration 9h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Istanbul to Varna bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 4:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 8h45 | 12:45 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
6140845 | 4:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 9h20 | 1:20 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
6009643 | 11:30 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 7h40 | 7:10 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
6213028 | 3:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 8h00 | 11:30 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 9h40 | 5:10 AM Varna | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Istanbul to Varna
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 9h 1m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 7h 0m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Metro Turizm from Istanbul to VarnaYou can travel by bus between Istanbul to Varna with ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Metro Turizm for as low as €27. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Istanbul to Varna

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), which is located around 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара), located 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Istanbul to Varna
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Varna (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Sea View (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 22, 41, 148
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