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Istanbul to Varna Route Summary

Istanbul to Varna bus is a popular way of travelling between Turkey and Bulgaria.There are up to 31 daily bus departures available, including 13 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Istanbul bus station at 07:00h, arriving at Varna bus station at 14:45h the same day. While latest bus departs at 22:30h, arriving at 07:00h the following day.
Departure station and country IstanbulTurkey
Arrival station and country VarnaBulgaria
Travel Distance 463 km
Average Trip Duration 08h 50min
Total Departures 31
Popular Operators Metro turizm, Arda - Tur
Lowest Price €26
Transportation Options Bus, Plane

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Getting from Istanbul and Varna by bus

The shortest travel distance between Istanbul and Varna is 463 km. The fastest bus which departs at 14:30 has a travel time of 06:40h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: toilet and seat belts. You can book tickets in advance to secure your seat, especially during peak travel times.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Varna earlier, there are 13 night buses from Istanbul to Varna. The overnight buses depart between 18:30 and 22:30 and arrive between 01:30 and 07:10 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Varna:
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Bus companies operating the Istanbul to Varna route

There is a total of 6 bus companies operating the route. These bus companies have not been rated yet by travelers. Here you can see the list of the most popular bus companies operating this route.

Metro turizm
7.1 FlixBus
7.1 CityLines
Like Bus
LuxBus

Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Istanbul has not been rated yet. However, the bus station in Varna has earned a score of 6.6 from our passengers. More information on both stations, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
Istanbul
You can see information about the departure station and stops Istanbul here.
Varna
6.6
You can see information about the arrival station and stops Varna here.

Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: €26 (One-Way) or €52 (Return).

Travel reviews for Istanbul to Varna bus

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Frequently asked questions

The distance between these two places is a total of 463 km.

The average travel time between the stations is 08:50 hours.

The prices of a bus ticket from Istanbul to Varna ranges from €26 to €42.

The average number of daily departures is 31. However, we would advise you to look up specific dates you're interested in so that you make sure to check the number of departures on the travel date you are interested in the most.

There are 19 from Istanbul to Varna. Keep in mind the number of direct buses can vary.

All the buses have air conditioning, reclining seats, luggage storage and they make breaks along the way to ensure all the passengers get enough resting time and can make a toilet break.

To travel from Istanbul to Varna by bus, select your preferred departure time and book your ticket on our platform. Detailed routes and schedules are available for you.

Use our online ticket tool to find schedules, routes, and ticket prices for buses traveling between your chosen stations.

The earliest is at 07:00 and the latest is at 22:30.

No, you don't have to print your ticket. You can show your QR code to the bus dirver, but keep track of your phone battery.

To have all the information in the palm of your hand download our mobile app for free!

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