Sofia to Varna

Sofia to Varna

Sofia
Varna
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Sofia to Varna Destination Reviews

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Gian R
The train was comfortable, but not the best. The train operator insisted on asking us the ticket in middle of the night, while sleeping, even though we already showed him several times. They should ad a method to verify the ticket in automatic, I should be able to sleep. I think the electrical plugs should be a plus service, but it must be said on the site. We discovered that we couldn’t charge our phones in the night while we were already on the train, no one told us that it wasn’t included.
Sofia to Varna, Train #BV 8657 1st Class Seat, BDZ, Aug 3, 2026
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Anonymous
Punctual. The sear is not confortable, no WiFi, no toilet on board.
Sofia to Varna, Bus Standard, ETAP, Sep 14, 2024
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Serhiy
Get by bus automatically gave us 3 ticket - 3 separated places but we were traveling with child 3y.o. Small distance between seats.
Sofia to Varna, Bus Standard AC, Global Biomet (Global Biomet), May 24, 2023
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Sofia to Varna Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+5h 27m
$470.90
Flight
El Al
Economy
00:20
11:50
$287.47
Flight
Air Serbia
Economy
05:00
03:30
$304.85
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
05:30
12:15
$29.93
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
05:55
09:40
$315.87
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
06:20
22:15
$107.80
Flight
Bulgaria Air
Economy
06:40
07:30
$73.03
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
07:00
10:25
$156.48
Bus
Global Biomet
Standard AC
07:30
14:06
$20.86
  4.7
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Economy
08:00
12:45
$665.62
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
08:25
15:00
$29.48
Bus
Traventuria
Standard AC
08:45
15:30
$29.53
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
09:25
08:45
$309.49
Flight
Bulgaria Air
Economy
10:10
08:10
$335.57
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
10:45
01:30
$112.44
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
12:05
22:45
$106.64
Flight
Austrian Airlines
Economy
12:25
12:45
$584.15
Bus
Global Biomet
Standard AC
13:00
19:15
$20.86
  4.7
Bus
Global Biomet
Standard AC
14:00
20:15
$20.86
  4.7
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
14:20
19:05
$336.15

How to get from Sofia to Varna

Travelling between Sofia and Varna is possible by Flight, bus, train and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 25.24 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 20.19.

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Varna?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 19 hours to travel between Sofia and Varna depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Sofia and Varna. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 18h 55m to reach Varna.

How much does it cost to get from Sofia to Varna?

Travelling between Sofia and Varna can be as cheap as USD 20.19 if you opt for a BDZ train and as expensive as USD 25.24 if you buy a BDZ Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Sofia and Varna ?

  • 5 from Sofia to Varna starting from 09:55 Sofia until 23:00 Sofia

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Sofia to Varna.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Sofia to Varna, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 78.40.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Sofia and Varna

Bulgaria Air, Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air

Bus

Travelling from Sofia to Varna overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Sofia and Varna

Global Biomet

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Sofia and Varna

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Sofia to Varna?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 58% opted for a bus
  • 37% bought a taxi ride
  • 3% took a train
  • 2% decided to fly

Transportation from Sofia to Varna

Facts about the transport from Sofia to Varna

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure7:30 AM
Latest Departure11:00 PM
Departures per day5
Distance434 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBDZ, Bulgaria Air, Bulgaria Air, Global Biomet, Wizz Air