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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
$27
Average price
$42
Fastest journey
4 h 55 m
Average duration
5 h 25 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
210 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Otopeni to Varna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Otopeni to Varna will cost around $42 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 4 buses that leave Otopeni for Varna on Wed, May 27, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, May 27 the direct buses cover the 210 km distance in an average of 5 h 25 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 55 m .
On Wed, May 27 the slowest buses will take 6 h 25 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.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Otopeni to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $308.
Distance: 130 miles (210 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $385 Average price | $68 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 58m Average total duration Fastest 5h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 20m Average total duration 16h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Otopeni to Varna:
A bus is $357 (€289) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Otopeni to Varna costing on average $385 (€311).
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Flight takes on average 16h 20m.
Tickets start at around $28 (€23) compared to roughly $68 (€55) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $40 (€32). The journey takes 5h 28m versus 3h 49m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Pegasus, pegasus, Infobus, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 03:45AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 02:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Otopeni to Varna buses for today, Tuesday, May 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 11:00 PM Otopeni, Aeroportul Internațional Henri Coandă (Calea Bucureștilor - Parcare P5) | 6h25 | 5:25 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Wednesday, May 27 | |||||
0 | 3:45 AM Otopeni, Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri | 4h55 | 8:40 AM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:45 PM Otopeni, Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri | 5h25 | 7:10 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 7:45 PM Otopeni, Aeroport Henri Coanda Sosiri | 4h55 | 12:40 AM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Otopeni to Varna run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 28m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $19 (€15) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:35, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 130 miles (210 km) distance in 4h 55m.
Distance 130 miles (210 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€15) |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 4h 55m |
First bus 12:35 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Varna Avtogara -> Varna Cathedral
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