How to get from Thessaloniki to Varna
- 506 km as the crow flies
- 1 bus departures a day with ArdaTur
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Thessaloniki to Varna: bus. The two cities are about 506 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
506 km
Thessaloniki to Varna: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Thessaloniki → Varnabus
ArdaTur·14h
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Thessaloniki to Varna
ArdaTur runs 1 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:30 and the last at 00:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 00:30 | 00:30 |
All departures
- 00:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 14h€44Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 29
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Thessaloniki to Varna works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Thessaloniki to Varna, about 14h. In total it's roughly €44 over 14h, direct, no transfers.
Thessaloniki to Varna: common questions
When is the first bus from Thessaloniki to Varna?
The first bus with ArdaTur leaves at 00:30 and the last at 00:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Thessaloniki to Varna?
1 a day with ArdaTur, between 00:30 and 00:30.
How far is Varna from Thessaloniki?
About 506 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Thessaloniki to Varna?
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Thessaloniki 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: ArdaTur
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 17 Sep 2026