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Four ways to Travel from Varna to Sofia

Composite routes from Varna to Sofia

Cheapest
5 h
Car
498 km.
from $27
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
Other
5 h
Rideshare
498 km.
from $18.95
7 h 53 min
Bus, Train
351 km.
from $22.50

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.37–$16.42

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$59.38–$82.12

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$20.21–$24.00
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.19–$7.58
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Antonovo
Ave. Duration:
2h 52m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.48–$12.00
Bus from Antonovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$12.63–$16.42

Global Biomet

Phone:
:+3599884551
Email:
Website:
biomet.bg/
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$16.42–$22.74

Razgrad Municipality Bus

Phone:
(084) 660811
Website:
razgrad.bg/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=100&Itemid=131&lang=bg
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Shumen
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Varna to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 25m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.63–$20.21
Train from Shumen to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.11–$17.69
Train from Provadiya to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 39m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.37–$18.95

Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Varna Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.17–$189.50

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Sofia is to train via Provadia which costs $13.04 - $22.83 and takes 8h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Sofia is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Sofia?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Varna Central Bus Station station and arriving at Sofia Central Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 15m.

How far is it from Varna to Sofia?

The distance between Varna and Sofia is 409 km. The road distance is 442.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Sofia without a car is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs $51.09 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Varna to Sofia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Sofia bus from?

Varna to Sofia bus services, operated by Global Biomet, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Train, bus or fly from Varna to Sofia?

The best way to get from Varna to Sofia is to fly which takes 3h 13m and costs $108.70 - $315.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $51.09 - $70.65 and takes 6h 15m, you could also train, which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 7h 28m.

Where does the Varna to Sofia bus arrive?

Varna to Sofia bus services, operated by Global Biomet, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Varna to Sofia?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Sofia is 442 km. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Varna to Sofia.

How do I get a bus ticket from Varna to Sofia?

Book your Varna to Sofia bus tickets online with Omio and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Sofia?

There are 1944+ hotels available in Sofia. Prices start at $14.84 per night.
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