How to get from Bucharest to Varna
- 209 km as the crow flies
- 3 bus departures a day with Pegasus, FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
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We compared the ways to travel from Bucharest to Varna: bus. The two cities are about 209 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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209 km
Bucharest to Varna: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Bucharest → Bucharest Airport Henri CoandabusCity transit·10m
- 2Bucharest Henri Coandă → Otopeni PObusRegional connection·33m
- 3Otopeni PO → Varna AirportbusRegional connection·5h 11m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Bucharest to Varna
Pegasus, FlixBus runs 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:20 and the last at 14:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus, FlixBusbus | 3 | 04:20 | 14:30 |
All departures
- 04:20
- 08:40
- 14:30
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 4h 15m€13Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with City transit, Regional connection; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Bucharest to Varna works
Start with a City transit bus from Bucharest to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda, about 10 min. Transfer in Bucharest and continue by Regional connection bus on to Otopeni PO (33 min). Transfer in Otopeni PO and continue by Regional connection bus on to Varna (5h 11m). In total it's roughly €48 over 7h 39m, 2 transfers.
Bucharest to Varna: common questions
When is the first bus from Bucharest to Varna?
The first bus with Pegasus, FlixBus leaves at 04:20 and the last at 14:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Bucharest to Varna?
3 a day with Pegasus, FlixBus, between 04:20 and 14:30.
How far is Varna from Bucharest?
About 209 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Bucharest to Varna?
On this route you travel with City transit, Regional connection.
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Varna?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: City transit, Regional connection
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026