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Compare train and bus for Veliko Tarnovo to Varna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a bus costs an average of $18.
Distance: 115 miles (186 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$18 Average price Cheapest | $49 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
Tickets start at around $18 (€15) compared to roughly $49 (€40) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 3h 22m versus 2h 45m 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 Veliko Tarnovo to Varna
How to get from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 11:00 PM3h00Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)2:00 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)$171One-way0 transfers
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- 11:00 PM3h00Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)2:00 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)$171One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 11:00 PM3h00Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)2:00 AMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)$171One-way0 transfers
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- 1:15 PM3h25Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)4:40 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)$171One-way0 transfers
- 6:45 PM3h30Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)10:15 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)$171One-way0 transfers
- 10:00 AM3h30Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг)1:30 PMVarna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)$171One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna:
A train is $6 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Varna costing on average $18 (€15).
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 53m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Veliko Tarnovo and Varna as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Veliko Tarnovo, Avtogara Ûg (Велико Търново, Автогара Юг) and arrive in Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара).
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Group Plus, Global Biomet, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Infobus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss to go to Varna by bus.
- Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) to go to Varna by train.
- 13 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Group Plus, Global Biomet, Global Biomet (Глобал Биомет), Infobus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss.
- 1 direct trains per day with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
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