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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Varna
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 an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a flight costs an average of $220.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $220 Average price | $85 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 33m Average total duration 7h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 2h 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 |
 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 Sofia to Varna
Compare the available ways to get from Sofia to Varna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Varna:
A bus is $191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Varna costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $85 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $56. The journey takes 7h 3m 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.
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 Sofia to Varna
How to get from Sofia to Varna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Sofia to Varna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:30 AM 6h30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 7:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
12:30 AM 6h30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 7:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- FB975
9:30 AM 0h50 Sofia Airport 10:20 AM Varna Airport $122 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
7:30 PM 6h30 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 2:00 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers3:30 PM 6h45 Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) 10:15 PM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers10:30 PM 6h45 Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика) 5:15 AM Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
- FB977
4:00 PM 0h50 Sofia Airport 4:50 PM Varna Airport $162 1 One-way 0 transfers 
OS780 · OS7697:55 AM 7h20 Sofia Airport 3:15 PM Varna Airport $311 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Varna:
A bus is $191 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Varna costing on average $220.
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 33m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Varna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Varna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Sofia (София) and arrive in Varna.
- Travel with Bulgaria Air, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Varna by flight.
- Travel with Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, FlixBus, Group Plus to go to Varna by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
- 12 direct buses per day with Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Group Plus.
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