How long does the journey from Istanbul to Varna take?

According to the schedule, the journey is 10 hr. The exact time depends on the carrier and the day.

Bus from Istanbul to Varna

Q: How much is the ticket from Istanbul to Varna?

Tickets start from €48.00 one-way. The final price depends on the date, carrier, and availability.

Q: Which carriers travel from Istanbul to Varna?

Citylines. Citylines departs from Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari and arrives at Varna Central Bus Station.

Q: How many departures per day are there?

The schedule includes up to 1 departure per day. The days on which each departure operates are listed in the table.

Q: Where does the bus depart from in Istanbul?

The main boarding stop is Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari. The stops for each carrier are listed above the schedule.

Q: Where does the bus arrive in Varna?

The main drop-off stop is Varna Central Bus Station.

Bus tickets from Istanbul to Varna from €48.00. Travel time of 10 hr, up to 1 departure per day.

19:30

Istanbul Büyük Otogari

— 10h 0m —

04:30

Varna Central Bus Station

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Travel Details

The essentials of this journey in brief.

€48.00

One-way

10 hr

Travel Time

1

Departures per Day

≈ 256 km

Distance

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Schedule Istanbul → Varna

Scheduled departures. Times are local for each stop.

Citylines

Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari → Varna Central Bus Station

Departs	Arrives	Duration	Days
19:30	04:30	10 hr	Every Day

Boarding and Drop-off

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Departure: Istanbul

Istanbul Bus Station Büyük Otogari
Esenler Otogarı Otoparkı, 34035

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Arrival: Varna

Varna Central Bus Station
Vladislav Varnenchik 158, 9000

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What to See in Varna

Varna is a port city on the Black Sea. Here are three places to include in your trip.

Sea Garden

The largest, oldest, and most famous park in Varna, located along the Black Sea coast. It is also considered the largest landscaped park in the Balkans.

Regional Historical Museum

The city's historical and archaeological museum, founded in 1887 by the brothers Karel and Hermann Škorpil.

Asparuhov Bridge

A road bridge in Varna, part of the "Black Sea" motorway and the European route E87.

Frequently Asked Questions: Istanbul → Varna

Answers to the most common passenger questions for this route.

How long is the journey from Istanbul to Varna?

According to the schedule, the journey is 10 hours. The exact time depends on the carrier and the day.

How much is the ticket from Istanbul to Varna?

Which carriers travel from Istanbul to Varna?

How many departures per day are there?

Where does the bus depart from in Istanbul?

Where does the bus arrive in Varna?

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