How to get from Varna to Bucharest
- 209 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight + bus, 16h 15m
- 4 bus departures a day with Pegasus, FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Varna to Bucharest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 16h 15m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 209 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This route's first leg departs from Istanbul Airport. Getting there from Varna is not included in the time or the price.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
209 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €77Checked Oct 3 | 16h 15m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €67Reading date not recorded | 22h 10m1 transfer | See Train details |
- Flight€77Checked Oct 316h 15m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€67Reading date not recorded22h 10m · 1 transferSee Train details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Varna to Bucharest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Istanbul Airport → Sofia Airportflight
Turkish Airlines·1h 15m - 2Sofia → Bucharest Airport Henri Coandabus
FlixBus·6h 35m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Varna to Bucharest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€54November 2026
€39Departures from Varna to Bucharest
Pegasus, FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 09:30 and the last at 22:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pegasus, FlixBusbus | 4 | 09:30 | 22:30 |
All departures
- 09:30
- 11:45
- 16:00
- 22:30
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 35m€14Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
Turkish AirlinesIstanbul Airport-Sofia AirportSee live options and dates →FlixBusSofia-Bucharest Airport Henri CoandaBook →Bulgarian State RailwaysVarna-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, Bulgarian State Railways; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Varna to Bucharest works
Start with a Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Sofia, about 1h 15m. Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Bucharest Airport Henri Coanda (6h 35m). In total it's roughly €99 over 16h 15m, 1 transfer.
Varna to Bucharest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Varna to Bucharest?
The most useful route takes about 16h 15m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Varna to Bucharest?
The first bus with Pegasus, FlixBus leaves at 09:30 and the last at 22:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Varna to Bucharest?
4 a day with Pegasus, FlixBus, between 09:30 and 22:30.
How far is Bucharest from Varna?
About 209 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Varna to Bucharest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €99. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Varna to Bucharest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 16h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Varna to Bucharest?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 16h 15m. About 7h 50m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Varna to Bucharest?
On this route you travel with Turkish Airlines, FlixBus, Bulgarian State Railways.
What is the cheapest way to get from Varna to Bucharest?
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: Turkish Airlines, FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 25 Sep 2026