- Must visit
Varna Archaeological Museum
The city’s flagship museum, famous for the Varna Gold treasure and rich Thracian, Greek, Roman, and medieval collections. One of the most important museum visits in Varna.
Cheapest price
$48
Average price
$58
Fastest journey
21 h 20 m
Average duration
22 h 10 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
829 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kyiv to Varna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyiv to Varna will cost around $58 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
Of the 3 buses that leave Kyiv for Varna on Sun, May 31, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 829 km distance in an average of 22 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h 20 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 23 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $48. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 24h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $48, and a train costs an average of $322.
Distance: 515 miles (829 km)
Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
$62 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price |
24h 36m Average total duration Fastest 24h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 55h 44m Average total duration 55h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kyiv to Varna:
A bus is $260 (€209) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kyiv to Varna costing on average $322 (€259).
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Train takes on average 55h 14m.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 02:30AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 23h40 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $97 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 26h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 20h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 45h25 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 44h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 44h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $141 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 21h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $89 |
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Varna buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 11:30 PM Kyiv (Київ) | 21h30 | 9:00 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
![]() | 5:20 AM Kyiv | 23h40 | 5:00 AM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Kyiv | 21h30 | 3:30 AM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Kyiv | 21h20 | 6:50 AM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Kyiv to Varna run on average 7 times per day, taking around 24h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $48 (€39) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:30, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 515 miles (829 km) distance in 21h 20m.
Distance 515 miles (829 km) |
Average bus duration 24h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $48 (€39) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 21h 20m |
First bus 2:30 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
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Discover the best of Varna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Varna trip today.
The city’s flagship museum, famous for the Varna Gold treasure and rich Thracian, Greek, Roman, and medieval collections. One of the most important museum visits in Varna.
A private museum with vintage socialist-era cars, household objects, and memorabilia. Popular for its nostalgic atmosphere and unusual photo opportunities.
A well-regarded museum covering Bulgarian maritime history, ship models, naval artifacts, and the preserved torpedo boat Drazki in the garden.
Varna’s signature seaside park with promenades, gardens, monuments, viewpoints, and access to cultural sites. The city’s essential walking area.
A lively waterfront walking stretch popular in warm months for sea views, sunsets, and easy access to the beach and nearby attractions.
The main central pedestrian-friendly shopping and strolling street, lined with historic facades, shops, and city life. A natural part of any first visit.
A classic Bulgarian salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and grated sirene cheese. It is one of the country’s most iconic starters and very common in Varna.
A cold yogurt soup with cucumber, dill, garlic, and walnuts. It is especially popular on the Black Sea coast in summer because it is light and refreshing.
Black Sea mussels cooked with white wine, garlic, and herbs. Varna is a natural place to try them thanks to its coastal location and seafood tradition.
A well-known Varna restaurant serving Bulgarian dishes, grilled meats, and Black Sea specialties in a traditional, lively setting.
An established restaurant in Varna known for reliable Bulgarian and European dishes, generous portions, and a casual atmosphere.
A popular seaside restaurant with a ship-themed interior, known for seafood, fish, and pleasant views near the coast.
Affordable by European beach-city standards. Food, coffee, and local transport are low cost; summer hotels near the sea rise in price.
About 10% in restaurants if service is good. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated for hotel staff; not expected for counter service.
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