Varna to Sofia

Varna to Sofia

Varna
Sofia
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Varna to Sofia Destination Reviews

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Anonymous
On time, reliable but don’t expect comfort. Tidiness, punctuality. Comfort: the seats were abysmal, barely comfortable and impossible to sleep in for more than 10 minutes at a time before having to adjust your posture.
Varna to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Global Biomet (Global Biomet), Oct 20, 2024
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Anonymous
Very pleasant ride. The trip was very nice. Although is such a long trip- 6 hours - I would suggest to put some energy plugs so we could charge our phones and watch our own video - because the movie they show at the bus television is in Bulgarian language and no translation. The driver was very careful and it was very safe. General evaluation: very good!!!! Tv just in Bulgarian - no subtitles in English No energy plugs for mobile phone.
Varna to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Global Biomet (Global Biomet), Jul 28, 2023
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Aneta
Nothing comes to my mind. The worst part of the ride was very loud music that we had to listen the while time, from 5am! Me and my friend wanted to sleep, but because of the driver it was impossible. The other problem was that this music was very bad. Another problem - it was very cold in the bus and it was impossible to turn off the air conditioning. Also, I can't understand that there was no toilet in the bus when the ride tool more than 7 hours. Very bad experience.
Varna to Sofia, Bus Standard, ETAP, May 28, 2023
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Elena
The female controller did not allow me to sit with my girlfriend, although the seat next to her was free.
Varna to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Global Biomet (Global Biomet), Nov 24, 2022
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Nikola
Evriting is ok.
Varna to Sofia, Bus Standard AC, Global Biomet (Global Biomet), Oct 12, 2022
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Varna to Sofia Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Bus
Global Biomet
Standard AC
00:00
06:15
$20.86
  5.0
Bus
Group Plus
Standard AC
01:00
07:20
$31.11
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
03:35
08:35
$404.54
Flight
Bulgaria Air
Economy
04:30
15:35
$625.93
Bus
Group Plus
Standard AC
05:00
11:50
$31.11
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
05:40
16:40
$325.72
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
06:00
13:30
$119.39
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
06:20
12:15
$246.90
Bus
Group Plus
Standard AC
07:00
14:20
$31.11
Bus
Global Biomet
Standard AC
07:30
13:45
$20.86
  5.0
Bus
Group Plus
Standard AC
08:30
16:00
$31.11
Flight
SmartWings
Economy
08:55
14:40
$479.88
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
09:35
14:45
$285.15
Flight
Turkish Airlines
Economy
10:25
15:10
$358.17
Bus
Group Plus
Standard AC
11:00
17:55
$31.11
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
11:20
12:45
$332.67
Flight
Eurowings
Economy
11:55
23:30
$440.47
Flight
Lufthansa
Economy
12:20
23:00
$429.95
Flight
Wizz Air
Economy
12:50
12:45
$299.06
Flight
Wizz Air UK
Economy
13:30
13:35
$592.32

How to get from Varna to Sofia

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

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 24.46 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 20.60.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 15 hours to travel between Varna and Sofia depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Varna and Sofia. Flight will bring you to your destination in 50m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 14h 40m to reach Sofia.

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

Travelling between Varna and Sofia can be as cheap as USD 20.60 if you opt for a BDZ train and as expensive as USD 24.46 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 Varna and Sofia ?

  • 7 from Varna to Sofia starting from 09:00 Varna until 23:30 Varna

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

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 Varna to Sofia, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 96.09.

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 Varna and Sofia

Aegean, Bulgaria Air, Bulgaria Air, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air

Bus

Travelling from Varna to Sofia 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 Varna and Sofia

Global Biomet, Group Plus, Union Ivkoni National

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 Varna to Sofia?

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

  • 74% opted for a bus
  • 25% took a train
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Varna to Sofia

Facts about the transport from Varna to Sofia

Cheapest Transport$21
Fastest Transport50m
Earliest Departure1:00 AM
Latest Departure11:30 PM
Departures per day7
Distance440 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAegean, BDZ, Bulgaria Air, Bulgaria Air, Global Biomet, Group Plus, Turkish Airlines, Union Ivkoni National , Wizz Air