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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Esenler Otogarı | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Istanbul Büyük Otogari | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Central Bus Station Varna | Esenler Otogar, Istanbul | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Istanbul Büyük Otogari | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Esenler Otogarı | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Avtovokzal | Esenler Otogarı | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Central Bus Station Varna | Esenler Otogar, Istanbul | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Esenler Otogarı | No tags |
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Get from Varna to Istanbul Europe
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $49, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Varna and Istanbul Europe
Stops in Varna
- A
Central Bus Station Varna
Central Bus Station Varna, бул. „Владислав Варненчик“ 158, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria - B
Varna Bus Station
ж.к. Свети Иван Рилски 28Д, 9009 Sveti Ivan Rilski, Varna, Bulgaria
Stops in Istanbul Europe
- A
Esenler Otogarı
Esenler Otogarı, 34035 Bayrampaşa / İstanbul, Turkey - B
İstanbul
Altıntepsi, O-3, 34220 , Esenler/İstanbul, , Turkey - C
Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı
Güzeltepe, Alibeyköy Cep Otogarı İstanbul, Türkiye, 34060 Eyüp, Turkey - D
Büyükçekmece
Fatih Mahallesi, Rıza Küçükoğlupaşa Cd., 34500 Büyükçekmece/İstanbul, Turkey - E
Avcılar
Avcılar Belediyesi Cihangir Mahallesi Yolcu Aktarma İstasyonu, 34310 Avcılar/İstanbul - F
Kağıthane
Kağıthane Otobüs Kalkış Noktası, Hasdal Cd. No: 50/B, Kağıthane/Istanbul, Turkey
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Varna to Istanbul Europe by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
The cheapest bus tickets from Varna to Istanbul Europe start from $49. The average price for this route is around $66. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
The average bus travel time from Varna to Istanbul Europe is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 256 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 6h 45m and is operated by Infobus.
Which bus companies service the Varna to Istanbul Europe route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
The earliest bus departs from Varna to Istanbul Europe at 5:00am. And the latest bus departs at 11:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
A bus trip from Varna to Istanbul Europe generates an estimated 6.3889249999999995 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Infobus, with an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars based on 496 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Openline has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Infobus, with a punctuality rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Varna to Istanbul Europe?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Metro Bulgaria, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Varna to Istanbul Europe was searched and found on Jul 19, 2026 with a price of $51To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Varna to Istanbul Europe, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $51 to $83 for a bus ticket from Varna to Istanbul Europe based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2026-07-19.
Usually Citylines LTD will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
