How to get from Varna to Sofya
- 376 km as the crow flies
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We compared the ways to travel from Varna to Sofya. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 40m 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 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
376 km
Varna to Sofya: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Varna → SofiatrainBulgarian State Railways·7h 42m
- 2Sofia Airport → SofyabusAirport shuttle bus·35m
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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· 6h 15m€20Book
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Bulgarian State Railways, Airport shuttle bus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Varna to Sofya works
Start with a Bulgarian State Railways train from Varna to Sofia, about 7h 42m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Sofya (35 min). In total it's roughly €49 over 9h 40m, 1 transfer.
Varna to Sofya: common questions
How long does it take to get from Varna to Sofya?
The most useful route takes about 9h 40m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
Is there a train from Varna to Sofya?
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 Varna to Sofya?
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 Sofya from Varna?
About 376 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Varna to Sofya cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €49. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Varna to Sofya?
On this route you travel with Bulgarian State Railways, Airport shuttle bus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Varna to Sofya?
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: Bulgarian State Railways, Airport shuttle bus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026