The cheapest and fastest buses from Varna to Istanbul
Cheapest price
€72
Average price
€77
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Varna to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varna to Istanbul will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €72.
Of the 3 buses that leave Varna for Istanbul on Sun, Nov 30, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 30 the direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 7 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
On Sun, Nov 30 the slowest buses will take 8 h 30 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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Compare bus and flight for Varna to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varna to Istanbul 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 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €27, and a flight costs an average of €152.
Distance: 259 km
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€31 Average price Cheapest | €313 Average price |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Varna to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Varna to Istanbul buses for today, Saturday, November 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 6:00 AM Varna | 8h30 | 2:30 PM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
6304913 | 6:30 PM Varna | 7h30 | 2:00 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:30 PM Varna | 7h20 | 2:50 AM Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Bus from Varna to Istanbul
Buses from Varna to Istanbul run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €27 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 259 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €27 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines, Metro Turizm from Varna to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Varna to Istanbul with ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines, 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 Varna to Istanbul
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varna to Istanbul by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Varna to Istanbul
- 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
- 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
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