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Compare bus and flight for Athens to Varna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $91 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $91, while a flight costs an average of $444.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price Cheapest | $444 Average price | $335 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
22h 26m Average total duration 21h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 57m Average total duration Fastest 3h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Athens to Varna
Compare the available ways to get from Athens to Varna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Varna:
A bus is $354 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Varna costing on average $444 (€373).
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 26m.
Tickets start at around $91 (€76) compared to roughly $335 (€281) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $244 (€205). The journey takes 21h 56m versus 13h 50m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Varna
How to get from Athens to Varna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Varna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 7330029
5:30 PM 21h00 Athens 2:30 PM Varna $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- 7330029
5:30 PM 21h00 Athens 2:30 PM Varna $90 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
OS769+OS89838:40 AM 6h35 Athens International Airport 3:15 PM Varna Airport $652 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
LH1285+LH6328 · LH63586:45 AM 8h30 Athens International Airport 3:15 PM Varna Airport $361 1 One-way 2 transfers- A3980+
A311549:05 AM 6h45 Athens International Airport 3:50 PM Varna Airport $394 1 One-way 1 transfer - A3980+A31153
9:05 AM 11h00 Athens International Airport 8:05 PM Varna Airport $394 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Varna:
A bus is $354 (€297) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Varna costing on average $444 (€373).
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 22h 26m.
- Around 23 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Varna as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Varna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Athens, Lagoumitzi / Ilia Iliou (Αθήνα, Λαγουμιτζή / Ηλία Ηλιού) and arrive in Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара).
- Travel with Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Bulgaria Air, ITA, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Wizz Air, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic to go to Varna by flight.
- Travel with ArdaTur, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus to go to Varna by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
- 1 direct buses per day with ArdaTur, Union Ivkoni International, Infobus.
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