- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$77
Average price
$95
Fastest journey
19 h 55 m
Average duration
20 h 37 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
840 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Varna to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varna to Budapest will cost around $95 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $77.
Of the 10 buses that leave Varna for Budapest on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 840 km distance in an average of 20 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 19 h 55 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest buses will take 21 h 16 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 Varna to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.8 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $100.
Distance: 521 miles (840 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$84 Average price Cheapest | $360 Average price | $240 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 49m Average total duration 22h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 2h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 12h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.5 - 5.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Budapest:
A bus is $275 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varna to Budapest costing on average $360 (€295).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 19m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€69) compared to roughly $240 (€197) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $156 (€128). The journey takes 22h 19m versus 12h 41m 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 Karat-S, ArdaTur, Infobus, Citylines.
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 |
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Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35AM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator ArdaTur | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $123 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $77 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:46PM | Duration 28h46 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:46PM | Duration 28h46 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 19h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $60 |
The table below shows live departures for Varna to Budapest buses for today, Thursday, June 18. 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 | 5:40 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 20h50 | 1:30 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 19h55 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 20h21 | 1:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 25h10 | 12:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 24h45 | 12:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:35 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 26h45 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
0 | 6:30 AM Varna | 22h40 | 4:10 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 21h16 | 4:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 20h45 | 4:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Varna to Budapest run on average 4 times per day, taking around 22h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $49 (€40) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:30, the last at 23:30. The fastest bus covers the 521 miles (840 km) distance in 21h 35m.
Distance 521 miles (840 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $49 (€40) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 21h 35m |
First bus 12:30 AM |
Last bus 11:30 PM |
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