The cheapest and fastest buses from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
Cheapest price
€14
Average price
€15
Fastest journey
3 h 15 m
Average duration
3 h 39 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo will cost around €15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €14.
Of the 4 buses that leave Varna for Veliko Tarnovo on Sun, Dec 21, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 15 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €7, and a bus costs an average of €16.
Distance: 186 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price | €7 Average price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Varna to Veliko Tarnovo bus times
The table below shows live departures for Varna to Veliko Tarnovo buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 AM Varna | 4h00 | 2:30 PM Veliko Tarnovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Varna | 3h30 | 11:00 PM Veliko Tarnovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
![]() | 2:00 AM Varna | 3h50 | 5:50 AM Veliko Tarnovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Varna | 3h15 | 9:15 AM Veliko Tarnovo | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
Buses from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 32m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €7 by train.
There are 19 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:00, the last at 23:00. The fastest bus covers the 186 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 186 km |
Average bus duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 19 |
Direct buses 19 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:00 |
Bus providers: Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Ourbus, ETAP Group from Varna to Veliko TarnovoYou can travel by bus between Varna to Veliko Tarnovo with Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Ourbus, ETAP Group for as low as €7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Global Biomet
Group Plus
Infobus
Ourbus
ETAP Group
FAQs: Bus from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo 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 Veliko Tarnovo, 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 Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг), located 0.7 miles (1.2 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
- 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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