How to get from Sofya to Varna
- 376 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Sofya to Varna. The most useful door-to-door route takes 27h 58m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 376 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
376 km
Sofya to Varna: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Sofya → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·15h 06m - 2Istanbul → Varnabus
ArdaTur·8h 18m
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Ticket prices on this route
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- Bus· 6h 15m€20Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Sofya to Varna works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Sofya to Istanbul, about 15h 6m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Varna (8h 18m). In total it's roughly €96 over 27h 58m, 1 transfer.
Sofya to Varna: common questions
How long does it take to get from Sofya to Varna?
The most useful route takes about 27h 58m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Sofya to Varna?
Our route search found a train option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
Is there a bus from Sofya to Varna?
Our route search found a bus option, but we hold no verified timetable for this route yet. Check the operator's own timetable for departure times.
How far is Varna from Sofya?
About 376 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Sofya to Varna cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €96. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Sofya to Varna?
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Sofya 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 an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026