How to travel from Varna to Athens

Travel from Varna, Bulgaria to Athens, Greece is: Unrestricted.

Is international entry into Athens from Varna restricted?

International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Bulgaria.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival to Athens, Greece from Varna?

• There are no current restrictions

What are the COVID-19 safety measures to follow in Athens, Greece?

The government of Greece has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Social distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

The above information was last verified on 3/22/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip to Athens from Varna closer to your planned date of departure here.

The restriction level for your return to Varna, Bulgaria from Greece is: Unrestricted.

Is my journey back to Varna from Athens restricted?

Entry into Bulgaria is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Greece.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Varna from Athens?

Conditions of reentry into Bulgaria:

• There are no current restrictions

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Varna, Bulgaria?

You should observe these safety measures in Bulgaria as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Recommended

This information about your return travel to Bulgaria was last checked on 3/8/23. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Varna from Athens closer to your date of departure here.

There are 3 ways to travel from Varna to Athens including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to go to Athens from Varna is by taking a train, which costs on average $12 (€11).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Athens:

Taking a train is about $72 (€64) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $85 (€75) for this trip.

Taking a train is about $111 (€98) less than taking a flight, which costs on average $124 (€109) for this journey.

The fastest way from Varna to Athens is by flight with an average journey time of 19 h 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Athens that can usually take longer:

In comparison, getting to Athens by bus can take on average 21 h 25 min.

In comparison, going by train can take 0 h 0 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 422 miles (681 km) from Varna to Athens.

The average frequency per day from Varna to Athens is:

• Around 1 bus per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Varna and Athens as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Varna to Athens:

• Most travelers take a bus from Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) to Athens, Sidirodromon (Αθήνα, Σιδηροδρόμων).
• Most travelers who buy a plane ticket from Varna to Athens depart from Varna Airport to Athens International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Varna to Athens:

• You can take a bus from Varna to Athens with City Lines. Cheap tickets can be found for $85 (€75) with City Lines from Varna to Athens.
• You can go to Athens from Varna by plane with Bulgaria Air. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $124 (€109) with Bulgaria Air from Varna to Athens on Omio.

When planning your trip from Varna to Athens, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost on average $85 (€75) one way.
• Plane tickets are costing on average $124 (€109) one way.
• Train tickets are costing on average $12 (€11) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Varna to Athens online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.