How to Travel from

Varna to Galata

by Train, Bus, Rideshare, Route or Car

Bulgaria Turkey Varna Galata

Cheapest

Other

6 h 10 min

Rideshare

460 km.

from $17.50

4 h 19 min

Plane, Train

258 km.

from $386.72

Bus operators

Citylines

Phone:

+3590885700870

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

citylines.eu/

Bus from Varna Coach Station to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

Frequency:

Twice daily

Estimated price:

$26.53–$35.37

Arda Tur

Phone:

0700 20 544

Website:

ardatur.bg

Bus from Varna Coach Station to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

8h 40m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$27.79–$39.16

Metro Turizm

Phone:

0850 222 34 55

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metroturizm.com.tr/en

Bus from Varna to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

7h 30m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$13.90–$41.69

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Website:

turkishairlines.com/

Plane from Varna Airport to Istanbul

Ave. Duration:

1h 10m

Frequency:

Every day

Estimated price:

$164.24–$442.17

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Phone:

+90 444 8 233

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

tcdd.gov.tr/

Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı

Ave. Duration:

4h 9m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$4.42–$6.19

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:

+35929311111

Website:

bdz.bg/en

Train from Varna to Dimitrovgrad

Ave. Duration:

4h 45m

Frequency:

Once daily

Estimated price:

$8.21–$15.16

Train from Dimitrovgrad to Svilengrad

Ave. Duration:

57 min

Frequency:

Every 4 hours

Estimated price:

$1.20–$2.02

Istanbul Ulasim

Phone:

+90 850 252 88 00

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

metro.istanbul/

Train from Gayrettepe to Sishane

Ave. Duration:

12 min

Frequency:

Every 10 minutes

Estimated price:

$0.48

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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Galata is to train which costs $11.96 - $20.65 and takes 12h 37m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varna to Galata?

The fastest way to get from Varna to Galata is to fly and Metro which takes 4h 19m and costs $163.04 - $445.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Galata?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Galata. However, there are services departing from Varna Coach Station and arriving at Şişhane 2 via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Varna and Galata?

No, there is no direct train from Varna to Galata. However, there are services departing from Varna and arriving at Sishane via Dimitrovgrad, Svilengrad, Halkali and Yenikapi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.

How far is it from Varna to Galata?

The distance between Varna and Galata is 283 km. The road distance is 461.3 km.

How do I travel from Varna to Galata without a car?

The best way to get from Varna to Galata without a car is to bus via Yenikapi which takes 7h 56m and costs $13.04 - $35.87 .

How long does it take to get from Varna to Galata?

It takes approximately 4h 19m to get from Varna to Galata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Galata bus from?

Varna to Galata bus services, operated by Citylines, depart from Varna Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Varna to Galata train from?

Varna to Galata train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Varna station.

Train or bus from Varna to Galata?

The best way to get from Varna to Galata is to bus via Yenikapi which takes 7h 56m and costs $13.04 - $35.87 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11.96 - $20.65 and takes 12h 37m.

Where does the Varna to Galata bus arrive?

Varna to Galata bus services, operated by Citylines, arrive at Istanbul Esenler Otogari station.

What is the time difference between Varna and Galata?

Galata is 1h ahead of Varna. It is currently 14:50 in Varna and 15:50 in Galata.

Where does the Varna to Galata train arrive?

Varna to Galata train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dimitrovgrad station.

Can I drive from Varna to Galata?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Galata is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 9m to drive from Varna to Galata.

Where can I stay near Galata?

There are 4613+ hotels available in Galata. Prices start at $22.90 per night.

Topkapı Palace

The Topkapı Palace (Turkish: Topkapı Sarayı; Ottoman Turkish: طوپقپو سرايى, romanized: ṭopḳapu sarāyı, lit. 'Cannon Gate Palace'), or the Seraglio, is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1856, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans.

Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia (Turkish: Ayasofya; Ottoman Turkish: آیا صوفیا; Greek: Ἁγία Σοφία, romanized: Hagía Sophía; Latin: Sancta Sapientia; lit. 'Holy Wisdom'), officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (Turkish: Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi; Ottoman Turkish: آیا صوفیه کبیر جامع شریفى), is a mosque and former church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in AD 537, becoming the world's largest interior space and among the first to employ a fully pendentive dome. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture". From its dedication in 360 until 1453 Hagia Sophia served as the cathedral of Constantinople in the Byzantine liturgical tradition, except for the period 1204‑1261 when the Latin Crusaders installed their own hierarchy. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it served as a mosque, having its minarets added shortly later. The site became a museum in 1935, and was redesignated as a mosque in 2020. In 2024, the upper floor of the mosque began to serve as a museum once again.

Golden Horn

The Golden Horn (Turkish: Altın Boynuz or Haliç) is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. As a natural estuary that connects with the Bosphorus Strait at the point where the strait meets the Sea of Marmara, the waters of the Golden Horn help define the northern boundary of the peninsula constituting "Old Istanbul" (ancient Byzantium and Constantinople), the tip of which is the promontory of Sarayburnu, or Seraglio Point. This estuarial inlet geographically separates the historic center of Istanbul from the rest of the city, and forms a horn shape, sheltered harbor that in the course of history has protected Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and other maritime trade ships for thousands of years.

Four ways to Travel from Varna to Galata

Composite routes from Varna to Galata

Transport providers

Bus operators

Citylines

Arda Tur

Metro Turizm

Airlines

Turkish Airlines

Train operators

Turkish Railways (TCDD)

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Istanbul Ulasim

Questions and Answers

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

What is the fastest way to get from Varna to Galata?

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Galata?

Is there a direct train between Varna and Galata?

How far is it from Varna to Galata?

How do I travel from Varna to Galata without a car?

How long does it take to get from Varna to Galata?

Where do I catch the Varna to Galata bus from?

Where do I catch the Varna to Galata train from?

Train or bus from Varna to Galata?

Where does the Varna to Galata bus arrive?

What is the time difference between Varna and Galata?

Where does the Varna to Galata train arrive?

Can I drive from Varna to Galata?

Where can I stay near Galata?