- Must visit
Varna Archaeological Museum
Varna's premier museum, home to the world-famous Varna Gold and major Thracian, Greek, and Roman finds. Essential for understanding the city's ancient importance.
Cheapest price
$24
Average price
$37
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 27 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
378 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Sofia to Varna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Varna will cost around $37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
Of the 13 buses that leave Sofia for Varna on Tue, Aug 25, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct buses cover the 378 km distance in an average of 6 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest buses will take 6 h 45 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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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $193 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |
7h 30m Average total duration 7h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration Fastest 1h 29m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |
0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.1 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Varna:
A bus is $163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Varna costing on average $193.
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
Tickets start at around $30 compared to roughly $88 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $58. The journey takes 7h 0m versus 5h 37m 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 Group Plus, Global Biomet, Infobus, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Grup Plus - Etap Adresss.
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 | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 09:05PM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $74 |
Operator | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 02:36PM | Duration 7h06 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:45PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:10AM | Duration 7h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет) | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $73 |
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Varna buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:25 AM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 14h40 | 9:05 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 9:30 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h10 | 4:40 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:30 AM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h35 | 6:05 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 12:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h00 | 7:30 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 16h10 | 5:25 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 2:00 PM Sofia | 6h15 | 8:15 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 6h45 | 10:15 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 4:00 PM Sofia | 6h15 | 10:15 PM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:00 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 7h10 | 12:10 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 6h30 | 2:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:30 PM Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) | 6h30 | 4:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:25 PM София, Централна Aвтогара 2 (Sofia, Centralna Avtogara 2) | 13h10 | 12:35 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 10:30 PM Sofia | 7h05 | 5:35 AM Varna | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Sofia to Varna run on average 15 times per day, taking around 7h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 if you book in advance.
There are 14 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 234 miles (378 km) distance in 5h 30m.
Distance 234 miles (378 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 14 |
Fastest bus 5h 30m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 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.
Varna's premier museum, home to the world-famous Varna Gold and major Thracian, Greek, and Roman finds. Essential for understanding the city's ancient importance.
Important museum on Bulgaria's maritime history with historic vessels, naval artifacts, and submarine exhibits. Great for families and naval heritage fans.
Hands-on science museum with physics demonstrations, planetarium content, and interactive exhibits. Worth visiting for a fun, educational break from the beach.
Varna's signature seaside park with promenades, monuments, museums, gardens, and coastal views. The city's top walking area from morning to late evening.
Lively pedestrian boulevard lined with shops and historic facades. Ideal for strolling, people-watching, and linking the cathedral, center, and Sea Garden.
Main civic square in central Varna, surrounded by notable buildings and transport links. A practical meeting point and gateway to the historic center.
Cold yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, and walnut soup. A Bulgarian summer staple on the Black Sea coast, prized for its refreshing taste in hot weather.
Layered pastry with white sirene cheese, eggs, and butter. One of Bulgaria's best-known baked breakfasts, widely eaten in Varna bakeries and homes.
Shopska-style salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, and grated sirene cheese. A national classic often started with rakia before meals in Varna.
Traditional Bulgarian tavern serving grills, salads, and hearty local dishes in a rustic, folk-style setting popular with locals.
Elegant seaside restaurant known for refined Black Sea fish, mussels, and polished service in the Sea Garden area.
Established seafood venue by the coast, valued for fresh fish, shellfish, and sea views in an upscale but relaxed atmosphere.
Budget-friendly for a Black Sea city. Hotels, meals, and local transit usually cost less than in many EU beach destinations, especially outside peak summer.
Around 10% in restaurants is common for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis, or add a small tip if service and fare handling were helpful.
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Varna, Avtogara -> Varna Cathedral, Varna
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Varna by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Varna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Sofia to Varna buses use the Sofia (София) to Varna station pair, with some services arriving at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара). Use this guide to compare Sofia and Varna bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Sofia (София) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Small cafes available nearby.
Wi-Fi is available at Sofia (София). ATMs are aTM machines available onsite.
Ticket office support is available at Sofia (София).
Available at Sofia (София): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia (София): Facilities are accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) is 1 km from Sofia city centre. Public transport options include:
Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара).
Available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара): Elevators, ramps.
Varna has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Snack bar and vending machines on site.
Free Wi-Fi available in the waiting area. ATMs are aTM located in the main hall.
Ticket office support is available at Varna.
Available at Varna: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varna: Wheelchair ramps and accessible entrances.
Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) is 1 km from Varna city centre. Public transport options include:
Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Varna (in the station), Bistro Bulgaria (0.5 km), Restaurant Sea View (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара).
Available at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара): Elevators, ramps.
Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк) is 7 km from Varna city centre. Public transport options include:
Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк). ATMs are available at Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк).
Ticket office support is available at Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк).
Available at Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Varna, E87 - Ekopark (Варна, E87 - Екопарк): Minimal facilities for disabled access.
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