Coach Istanbul to Varna from £22

Which bus from Istanbul to Varna is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Istanbul to Varna. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Arda Tur, Nişikli Turizm or Lux Bus. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today

£33

tomorrow

£22

Monday

£29

Tuesday

£29

Wednesday

£30

Thursday

£26

Friday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Arda Tur	8h 0m	14:30	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	21:30	Varna	Central Coach Station		Basic	£33	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 13/12/2025 14:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 13/12/2025 21:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	Arda Tur	8h 0m	18:30	Istanbul	Otogar Coach Station	01:30	Varna	Central Coach Station		Basic	£33	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 13/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 14/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Kamil Koc	8h 0m	21:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	04:00	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from Kamil Koc goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 14/12/2025 21:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 15/12/2025 04:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Nişikli Turizm	8h 0m	09:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	16:00	Varna	Central Coach Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Nişikli Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 14/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 14/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 20m	19:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	02:20	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 14/12/2025 19:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 15/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Metro Turizm	9h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	03:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 14/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 15/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Like Bus	8h 45m	07:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	14:45	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Like Bus goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 14/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 14/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	8h 0m	18:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	01:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 18:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 16/12/2025 01:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Metro Turizm	9h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	03:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Like Bus	8h 45m	07:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	14:45	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Like Bus goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	04:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 16/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Lux Bus	9h 20m	07:00	Istanbul	Istanbul Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 Coach Stop	15:20	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Lux Bus goes from Istanbul Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 Coach Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) at 15/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Metro Turizm	9h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	03:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£29	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 16/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 17/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £29 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 20m	19:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	02:20	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 16/12/2025 19:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 17/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Like Bus	8h 45m	07:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	14:45	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£34	A Bus from Like Bus goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 16/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 16/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	04:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 16/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 17/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Lux Bus	9h 20m	07:00	Istanbul	Istanbul Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 Coach Stop	15:20	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£36	A Bus from Lux Bus goes from Istanbul Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 Coach Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) at 16/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 16/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	8h 20m	19:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	02:20	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 17/12/2025 19:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Metro Turizm	9h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	03:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 17/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Like Bus	8h 45m	07:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	14:45	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from Like Bus goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 17/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 17/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	04:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 17/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Lux Bus	9h 20m	07:00	Istanbul	Istanbul Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 Coach Stop	15:20	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from Lux Bus goes from Istanbul Yavuz Selim Cd No:20 Coach Stop, Istanbul (Turkey) at 17/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 17/12/2025 15:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 20m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Nişikli Turizm	8h 0m	09:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	16:00	Varna	Central Coach Station	Basic	£26	A Bus from Nişikli Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 18/12/2025 09:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/12/2025 16:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
Arda Tur	8h 20m	19:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	02:20	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 18/12/2025 19:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 02:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
Metro Turizm	9h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	03:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£30	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 18/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 03:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
Like Bus	8h 45m	07:00	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	14:45	Varna	Central Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from Like Bus goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 18/12/2025 07:00:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 18/12/2025 14:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	19:30	Istanbul	Esenler Coach Station	04:30	Varna	Central Coach Station	Basic	£35	A Bus from Citylines goes from Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) at 18/12/2025 19:30:00 to Central Coach Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 19/12/2025 04:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Istanbul to Varna is £22 on 14/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Istanbul and Varna?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Istanbul to Varna. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily coaches from Istanbul to Varna. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Istanbul and Varna.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 34 coaches from Istanbul to Varna, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Varna, with 12 offers.

All facts for Istanbul to Varna bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Arda Tur, Nişikli Turizm and Lux Bus that travel daily 10 times by bus from Istanbul to Varna in one click. Book your Istanbul to Varna bus ticket starting from £22!

Cheapest Bus	£22
Fastest Bus	5h 0m
Earliest Coach	14:30
Latest Coach	20:00
Daily Bus Connections	10 Ø
Distance	260.8 km
Coach Companies	Arda Tur, Nişikli Turizm, Lux Bus, Like Bus, Metro Turizm, Citylines, Metro Bulgaria and Kamil Koc

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul to Varna?

Every day, 10 buses from 8 coach companies leave Istanbul for Varna. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 13/12/2025 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 08/12

Tuesday 09/12

Wednesday 10/12

Thursday 11/12

Friday 12/12

Saturday 13/12

£24

Sunday 14/12

£29

Monday 15/12

£24

Tuesday 16/12

£24

Wednesday 17/12

£33

Thursday 18/12

£24

Friday 19/12

Saturday 20/12

£24

Sunday 21/12

£24

Monday 22/12

£24

Tuesday 23/12

£24

Wednesday 24/12

£24

Thursday 25/12

£29

Friday 26/12

£33

Saturday 27/12

£24

Sunday 28/12

£24

Monday 29/12

Tuesday 30/12

£24

Wednesday 31/12

£24

Thursday 01/01

Friday 02/01

£24

Saturday 03/01

£24

Sunday 04/01

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Varna

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Varna, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from £22, Sunday is the cheapest day for a coach from Istanbul to Varna. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £24.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Varna, with £22. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Varna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Istanbul to Varna in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Istanbul to Varna, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Istanbul to Varna are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

What are the most popular bus companies from Istanbul to Varna?

These are the most booked bus companies by our users on the Istanbul to Varna timetable.

Arda Tur from Istanbul to Varna

Here you will find the key facts about the Arda Tur bus route Istanbul to Varna:

Cheapest Price	£29
Fastest Coach	6h 40m
Earliest Coach	14:30
Last Coach	19:00
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	12/12/2025

Nişikli Turizm from Istanbul to Varna

Here you will find the key facts about the Nişikli Turizm bus route Istanbul to Varna:

Cheapest Price	£26
Fastest Coach	5h 0m
Earliest Coach	09:00
Last Coach	20:00
Daily Connections	3 Ø
Found on	02/12/2025

In total 8 operators offer buses for this route. Find all bus timetables for them. Each coach company has a dedicated cancellation policy and possibilities for transport luggage on the bus. Check also special conditions to travel with kids or coach cards with rebates.

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Varna

Here is a map with all coach stations in Istanbul and Varna. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Coach Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Coach Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Coach Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Coach Station

Tuna Cd 4

Central Coach Station

Varnenchik Street 158

Cathedral

bulevard "Saborni" 40

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Istanbul to Varna

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Istanbul to Varna. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Istanbul to Varna bus

How much does a Istanbul Varna coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Istanbul Varna bus trip is available from £22 and takes 7h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Varna?

This connection is offered by 8 companies with ticket prices ranging from £22 to £37. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Varna.

How many connections are available for the Istanbul Varna route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Istanbul to Varna is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Varna from Istanbul take?

The quickest coach from Istanbul to Varna is provided by Nişikli Turizm and takes 5h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £26. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Varna?

The earliest bus to Varna departs from Istanbul at 14:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Istanbul to Varna?

The latest bus to Varna departs from Istanbul at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Istanbul Varna route?

Passengers looking to travel from Istanbul to Varna can travel with Arda Tur, Nişikli Turizm and Lux Bus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Varna?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Varna by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Arda Tur, Nişikli Turizm and Lux Bus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Varna from Istanbul?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Istanbul Varna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Varna bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Varna on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Istanbul to Varna?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 10 daily trips between Istanbul and Varna. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Istanbul to Varna?

Prices and availability for 10 trips between Istanbul and Varna change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Varna

Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Istanbul and to Varna

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Istanbul and to Varna. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you’ll find all the details about your bus route!