How to get from Istanbul to Varna
We compared the ways to travel from Istanbul to Varna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 30h 35m by ferry, bus, 3 transfers. The two cities are about 255 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
Istanbul to Varna: cheapest or fastest?
| Price | Duration | Transfers | Transport | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended | $137 | 30h 35m | 3 transfers | ferry, bus |
| Cheapest found | $121 | 10h 05m | 1 transfer | flight, bus |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
The journey, step by step
- 1ferryIstanbul → Bursa
İDO - 2busBursa → Bayrampaşa
FlixBus - 3busBayrampaşa → BucharestFlixBus
- 4busBucharest → VarnaFlixBus
How the trip from Istanbul to Varna works
Start with a İDO ferry from Istanbul to Bursa, about 2h 15m. Transfer in Bursa and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bayrampaşa (2h 54m). Transfer in Bayrampaşa and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest (10h 10m). Transfer in Bucharest and continue by FlixBus bus on to Varna (4h 35m). In total it's roughly EUR 120 over 30h 35m, 3 transfers.
Who runs Istanbul to Varna
The Istanbul to Varna route is operated by İDO, FlixBus. You book directly with them; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Istanbul to Varna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Istanbul to Varna?
The most useful route takes about 30h 35m by ferry, bus, 3 transfers.
How far is Varna from Istanbul?
About 255 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Istanbul to Varna cost?
The best price in our latest search was €120. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Istanbul to Varna?
This route is run by İDO, FlixBus. You book directly with them.
Can you get from Istanbul to Varna without flying?
Yes. A ground route by ferry, bus takes about 30h 35m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Istanbul to Varna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or a trusted partner. We never add a booking fee, so the price you see is the price you pay there.
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