The cheapest and fastest coaches from Varna to Istanbul
Cheapest price
£55
Average price
£68
Fastest journey
7 h 20 m
Average duration
7 h 50 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Varna to Istanbul is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Varna to Istanbul will cost around £68 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £55.
Of the 4 buses that leave Varna for Istanbul every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 259 km distance in an average of 7 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 7 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare coach and flight for Varna to Istanbul
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Varna to Istanbul among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 6m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £25, and a flight costs an average of £141.
Distance: 259 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight |
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£28 Average Price Cheapest | £289 Average Price |
9h 17m Average total duration 8h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Varna to Istanbul bus times
The table below shows live departures for Varna to Istanbul coaches for tomorrow, Monday 10 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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6232389 | 06:00 Varna | 8h30 | 14:30 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
6180594 | 18:30 Varna | 7h30 | 02:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 19:00 Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) | 8h00 | 03:00 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 19:30 Varna | 7h20 | 02:50 Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Varna to Istanbul
Buses from Varna to Istanbul run on average 3 times per day, taking around 8h 47m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £25 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 05:00, the last at 22:30. The fastest coach covers the 259 km distance in 7h 30m.
Distance 259 km |
Average bus duration 8h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Buses per day 3 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 7h 30m |
First bus 05:00 |
Last bus 22:30 |
Bus providers: ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines, Metro Turizm from Varna to IstanbulYou can travel by bus between Varna to Istanbul with ArdaTur, Infobus, City Lines, Citylines, Metro Turizm for as low as £25. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Varna to Istanbul coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Varna to Istanbul by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Istanbul, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара), which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Istanbul, Buyuk Otogar (Esenler), located 4.8 miles (7.8 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Varna and Istanbul
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Varna (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.5 km)
- Restaurant Sea View (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 14, 22, 41, 148
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Kebab Express (0.2 km)
- Simit Sarayı (0.3 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Metro: M1A Bus: 83O, 91E, 97G
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