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Compare bus and flight for Budapest to Varna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $94 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.8 - 2.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $94, while a flight costs an average of $473.
Distance: 521 miles (840 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$94 Average price Cheapest | $473 Average price | $238 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
21h 27m Average total duration 20h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 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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Compare ways to travel from Budapest to Varna
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Varna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Varna:
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Varna costing on average $473.
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 27m.
Tickets start at around $94 compared to roughly $238 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $145. The journey takes 20h 57m 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.
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 Budapest to Varna
How to get from Budapest to Varna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Varna is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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LH44386:35 PM 22h40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 6:15 PM Varna Airport $321 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
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LH44386:35 PM 22h40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 6:15 PM Varna Airport $321 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
OS640 · OS7697:50 AM 6h25 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 3:15 PM Varna Airport $429 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4Y14086:35 PM 22h40 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 6:15 PM Varna Airport $321 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH44382:25 PM 26h50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 6:15 PM Varna Airport $321 1 One-way 1 transfer
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4Y14082:25 PM 26h50 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport 6:15 PM Varna Airport $321 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Varna:
A bus is $379 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Varna costing on average $473.
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 27m.
- Around 9 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Varna as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Varna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Varna by bus.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, Wizz Air, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, Lufthansa to go to Varna by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
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