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Compare bus and flight for Varna to Athens
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varna to Athens among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €70, and a flight costs an average of €75.
Distance: 422 miles (680 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
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€74 Average price Cheapest | €226 Average price |
22h 46m Average total duration 22h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Varna to Athens by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Varna to Athens is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Varna to Athens
Travel to Athens easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Varna to Athens.

There are 2 ways to get from Varna to Athens: bus or flight.
The cheapest way to travel between Varna and Athens is a bus with an average price of $55 (€50).
This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Athens:
A bus is $94 (€85) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varna to Athens costing on average $149 (€135).
The quickest way to travel between Varna and Athens is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes on average 21 h 25 min.
The distance from Varna to Athens is approximately 422 miles (680 km).
The average frequency per day from Varna to Athens is:
- 1 bus a day.
- 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Varna and Athens as scheduled services by bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Varna to Athens:
- Buses mostly leave from Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) and tend to arrive in Athens Chiou.
The following travel companies offer services from Varna to Athens:
- City Lines or Avtoekspres can get you to Athens by bus. You can find a good deal for bus tickets with City Lines from Varna to Athens for $55 (€50) on Omio.
- Bulgaria Air or Turkish Airlines can take you to Athens by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for Bulgaria Air from Varna to Athens for $149 (€135).
Yes, there are direct services available from Varna to Athens with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with with 1 direct bus per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Athens as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Athens from Varna.
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