Sofia to Varna by bus, train, flight, taxi from BGN 34

Sofia to Varna Destination Reviews

Kateryna F

All was great, but operator’s employees on the hotline do not speak English

Sofia to Varna, Bus Standard AC, Global Biomet (Global Biomet), Jul 26, 2022

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3 customer reviews

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Sofia to Varna Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 4pax	Any time	+5h 27m	$470.90
Flight	El Al	Economy	00:20	11:50	$292.04
Flight	Air Serbia	Economy	05:00	03:30	$309.70
Bus	Traventuria	Standard AC	05:30	12:15	$30.41
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	05:55	09:40	$320.89
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	06:20	22:15	$109.52
Flight	Bulgaria Air	Economy	06:40	07:30	$74.19
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	07:00	10:25	$158.97
Bus	Global Biomet	Standard AC	07:30	14:06	$21.20	4.7
Flight	Austrian Airlines	Economy	08:00	12:45	$665.62
Bus	Traventuria	Standard AC	08:25	15:00	$29.95
Bus	Traventuria	Standard AC	08:45	15:30	$30.00
Flight	Turkish Airlines	Economy	09:25	08:45	$314.41
Flight	Bulgaria Air	Economy	10:10	08:10	$340.91
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	10:45	01:30	$114.23
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	12:05	22:45	$108.34
Flight	Austrian Airlines	Economy	12:25	12:45	$584.15
Bus	Global Biomet	Standard AC	13:00	19:15	$21.20	4.7
Bus	Global Biomet	Standard AC	14:00	20:15	$21.20	4.7
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	14:20	19:05	$341.50

How to get from Sofia to Varna

When you want to get from Sofia to Varna, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Train ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 25.99. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 20.79.

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

The cost of the trip from Sofia to Varna varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is BDZ: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 20.79 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Train - a one-way Train ticket can cost as much as USD 25.99.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Sofia to Varna:

Train tickets - USD 20.64 to USD 26.10;
Bus tickets - USD 22.46 to USD 22.46;
Plane tickets - USD 80.72 to USD 195.43;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 352.02 to USD 525.60.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Flights

Traveling by plane is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Varna. While it’s often the most expensive option, tool, occasionally you can grab promotional tickets for more or less the price of a train or a ferry ticket. Normally, the minimum you need to pay for a Plane ticket is USD 80.72.

Things to remember before boarding a plane:

It’s recommended to book a ticket in advance and check-in online. This way, you can save over 2 hours at the airport, and if your seat selection is on a first come first served basis you will have more options to choose from.
Getting through security checks may take some time - it’s recommended to get to the airport at least 1.5 hours in advance.

Airlines flying from Sofia to Varna

Bulgaria Air, Bulgaria Air, Wizz Air

Buses

Taking a bus from Sofia to Varna is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Sofia to Varna. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 352.02.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Sofia to Varna

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Sofia to Varna? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

58% decided to go for a bus.
37% decided to catch a taxi.
3% users enjoyed a train ride.
2% users took a plane.

Transportation from Sofia to Varna

Facts about the transport from Sofia to Varna

Cheapest Transport	$21
Fastest Transport	50m
Earliest Departure	7:30 AM
Latest Departure	11:00 PM
Departures per day	5
Distance	434 kilometers
Transport Companies	BDZ, Bulgaria Air, Bulgaria Air, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Global Biomet, Wizz Air

Popular Routes

Sofia to Varna