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Compare train, bus, and flight for Varna to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varna to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. 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 $27, while a flight costs an average of $119.
Distance: 234 miles (378 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $119 Average price | $87 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 20m Average total duration 6h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Sofia:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varna to Sofia costing on average $27 (€22).
A train is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varna to Sofia costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $87 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $60 (€49). The journey takes 6h 50m 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 Varna to Sofia
How to get from Varna to Sofia by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varna to Sofia is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM7h05Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)1:05 AMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$241One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:00 PM7h05Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)1:05 AMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FB97410:15 PM0h50Varna Airport11:05 PMSofia Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:00 AM7h25Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)12:25 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$241One-way0 transfers
- 11:30 PM7h30Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)7:00 AMSofiya, Avtogara Serdika (София, Автогара Сердика)$241One-way0 transfers
- 1:30 PM7h30Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)9:00 PMSofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)$241One-way0 transfers
- FB97612:00 PM0h50Varna Airport12:50 PMSofia Airport$1051One-way0 transfers
- FB9728:30 AM0h50Varna Airport9:20 AMSofia Airport$1221One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Sofia:
A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varna to Sofia costing on average $27 (€22).
A train is $98 (€80) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varna to Sofia costing on average $119 (€97).
Other travel options to Sofia take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 20m.
Train takes on average 9h 10m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varna and Sofia as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Varna Airport and arrive in Sofia Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Varna and arrive in Sofia (София).
- Travel with Bulgaria Air to go to Sofia by flight.
- Travel with Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), FlixBus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni to go to Sofia by bus.
- Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) to go to Sofia by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Bulgaria Air.
- 13 direct buses per day with Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni International, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni.
- 3 direct trains per day with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
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