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Compare train and bus for Varna to Veliko Tarnovo
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $16, and a bus costs an average of $16.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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$17 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Veliko Tarnovo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
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How to get from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 AM2h50Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)8:50 AMVeliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)$171One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
6:00 AM2h50Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)8:50 AMVeliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 AM2h50Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)8:50 AMVeliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)$171One-way0 transfers
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6:00 PM3h30Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)9:30 PMVeliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)$171One-way0 transfers
11:00 AM3h40Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)2:40 PMVeliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)$171One-way0 transfers
4:00 PM3h40Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)7:40 PMVeliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo:
A train is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varna to Veliko Tarnovo costing on average $17 (€14).
Other travel options to Veliko Tarnovo take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 58m.
- Around 16 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varna and Veliko Tarnovo as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Varna and arrive in Veliko Tarnovo (Велико-Тирново).
- Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) to go to Veliko Tarnovo by train.
- Travel with Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International, Group Plus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni to go to Veliko Tarnovo by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
- 16 direct buses per day with Global Biomet, Group Plus, Infobus, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Union Ivkoni, Union Ivkoni International, Group Plus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni.
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