Varna to Istanbul Bus: Book Your Seat for Less

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Varna to Istanbul Route Summary

Varna to Istanbul bus is a popular way of traveling between Bulgaria and Turkey. We found up to 18 bus departures, including 13 night buses. The earliest bus departs from Varna at 07:30h, arriving at Istanbul at 14:00h the same day. While the latest bus departs at 21:30h, arriving at 06:55h the following day.
Departure station and country VarnaBulgaria
Arrival station and country IstanbulTurkey
Travel Distance 288 mi
Average Trip Duration 08h 15min
Total Departures 18
Popular Operators CityLines, Arda - Tur
Lowest Price $36
Transportation Options Bus



Traveling by bus from Varna to Istanbul

The shortest travel distance between Varna and Istanbul is 288 mi. The fastest bus which departs at 07:30 has a travel time of 05:30h. The longest travel time on the route is 11:00h. Depending on the selected departure, the following amenities are available: air condition, wifi and restroom.

Overnight buses

If you want to travel overnight and save money on accommodation or arrive in Istanbul earlier, there are 13 overnight buses from Varna to Istanbul. The overnight buses depart between 20:30 and 21:30 and arrive between 04:00 and 07:00 the following day. Below are the most popular night departures to Istanbul:
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Bus companies

There is a total of 3 bus companies operating the routes. These bus companies have not been rated yet by the clients. Here you can see the most popular bus companies operating this route and their overall rating.

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Departure and arrival stations

Bus station in Varna has earned an average score of 6.6 from our passengers, while the station in Istanbul has not be rated yet. More information on both terminals, including their location and popular routes can be found on the links below.
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  Varna

You can see information about the departure station and stops Varna here

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  Istanbul

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Istanbul here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: $36 (One-Way) or $72 (Return).

Trip reviews from Varna to Istanbul

If you had travelled from Varna to Istanbul, and you want to share your travel experience with fellow travellers, we encourage you to leave a review for the route and tell both to us and to other passengers what part of your journey was the best, and what needs improvement.


Other popular destinations from Istanbul

If you're looking for inspiration as to where to travel next once you've reached Istanbul, here is the list of the most popular travel combinations that our clients have previously purchased their tickets for:


Varna to Istanbul Bus Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station Varna
Destination Station Istanbul
Daily Departures Over 18 bus departures , including more than 13 night buses.
Earliest Departures 07:30 AM
Latest Departure 09:30 PM
Travel Distance 288 mi
Travel Time 08:15

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