Istanbul to Varna by train
Travelling from Istanbul to Varna by train takes about 26h 20m, run by TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. A quicker option we found is flight, at 1h.
Recommended route
$166
26h 20m·1 transfer
Indicative price from a recent search, updated regularly. Confirm the live fare and seats with the provider at checkout. Routavio adds no booking fee.
The journey, step by step
- 1trainIstanbul → Bucharest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. - 2busBucharest → Varna
FlixBus
train or flight?
| Transport | Price | Duration | Transfers |
|---|---|---|---|
| train | $166 | 26h 20m | 1 transfer |
| Recommended | $105 | 1h | 1 transfer |
All rows come from the same recent route search. Exact fares depend on your travel date.
Istanbul to Varna by train: common questions
How long does Istanbul to Varna take by train?
About 26h 20m, 1 transfer.
How much is a train ticket from Istanbul to Varna?
The best price in our latest check was $166. The exact fare depends on the date and how full the service is.
Who runs the train from Istanbul to Varna?
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., FlixBus. You buy the ticket directly from them.
Is the train or the flight better?
The flight is faster at 1h. It is cheaper too, at $180.
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