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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Athens to Varna from various bus operators like Union Ivkoni or Arda Tur for the next days.

today

tomorrow

$86

Sunday

$86

Monday

$79

Tuesday

Wednesday

$84

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	22h 45m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station		Economy	$86	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/25/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
	Union Ivkoni	43h 15m	6:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station		Economy	$86	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/25/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Athens to Varna via Sofia, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Openline
  
  19h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Openline goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
- Group Plus Ltd
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Varna
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel Time is 3h 15m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Union Ivkoni	22h 45m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station		Economy	$86	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/26/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
	Union Ivkoni	22h 40m	8:20 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station		Economy	$86	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/26/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Athens to Varna via Sofia, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Openline
  
  19h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:30 AM
  
  Athens
  Bus Stop
  
  5:50 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $55
  
  A Bus from Openline goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/25/2026 6:30:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 20m
- Group Plus Ltd
  
  6h 30m
  
  0
  
  7:30 PM
  
  Sofia
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:00 AM
  
  Varna
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $22
  
  A Bus from Group Plus Ltd goes from Central Bus Station, Sofia (Bulgaria) at 7/25/2026 7:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/26/2026 2:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
Travel Time is 3h 10m shorter, and you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	22h 45m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/27/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
Union Ivkoni	22h 40m	8:20 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/27/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
Union Ivkoni	19h 15m	6:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	Economy	$79	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/27/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $79 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Union Ivkoni	22h 45m	8:15 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/29/2026 8:15:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 45m
Union Ivkoni	19h 15m	6:00 PM	Athens	Bus Stop	1:15 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/29/2026 6:00:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 15m
Union Ivkoni	22h 40m	8:20 AM	Athens	Bus Stop	7:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	Economy	$84	A Bus from Union Ivkoni goes from Bus Stop, Athens (Greece) at 7/29/2026 8:20:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $84 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 40m
Arda Tur	21h 0m	5:30 PM	Athens	Acharnon	2:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Acharnon, Athens (Greece) at 7/29/2026 5:30:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) arriving at 7/30/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Athens to Varna is $79 on 7/27/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Athens and Varna

See here how frequent the connections between Athens and Varna are, during different times and days of the week.

Wednesday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Athens to Varna. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Athens and Varna.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 buses from Athens to Varna, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Athens and Varna, with 1 offers.

Facts about the bus from Athens to Varna

Compare all providers like Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur that travel 3 times every day by bus from Athens to Varna in one click! Book your bus ticket from Athens to Varna starting from $79!

Cheapest Bus	$79
Fastest Bus	19h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:15 AM
Latest Bus	6:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	422.9 miles
Bus Companies	Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur

Cheapest bus connections from Athens to Varna

Every day, 3 buses from 2 bus companies leave Athens for Varna: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

$86

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

$84

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$84

Thursday 07/30

$84

Friday 07/31

$80

Saturday 08/01

$84

Sunday 08/02

$84

Monday 08/03

$79

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

$86

Thursday 08/06

$80

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$80

Sunday 08/09

Monday 08/10

$84

Tuesday 08/11

$87

Wednesday 08/12

$80

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Athens to Varna

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

With a price starting from $78, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Athens to Varna. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $84.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Athens to Varna, with $79. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $85.

How to save money travelling from Athens to Varna

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Athens 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 bus from Athens 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 buses from Athens to Varna are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Athens and Varna

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Athens and Varna.

Bus Stop

Leof. Eleftheriou Venizelou 69

Leoforou Kifisou

Aspropyrgos Town Hall

Acharnon

Acharnon 12

Athen - Liosion Station Bus Stop

Central Bus Station

Varnenchik Street 158

Cathedral

bulevard "Saborni" 40

Service and Comfort on the bus from Athens to Varna

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Athens to Varna? Or which bus companies serve the route Athens to Varna? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Athens to Varna bus

How much does a Athens Varna bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $79 and takes 22h 45m to reach Varna. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $79 and $86. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Varna.

On average, how many connections are available from Athens to Varna each day?

Every day, the Athens to Varna bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Athens to Varna take?

The fastest bus from Athens to Varna is offered by Union Ivkoni and takes 19h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $79. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Athens to Varna?

The earliest bus arriving in Varna from Athens starts at 8:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Athens to Varna?

The latest bus trip departing from Athens for Varna starts at 6:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Athens Varna route?

When traveling by bus from Athens to Varna, passengers can travel with Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Varna?

You can check all the direct connections between Athens 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: Union Ivkoni and Arda Tur.

What can I take with me on the Athens to Varna bus route?

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 Athens Varna bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Athens 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 traveling 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 Athens to Varna on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Athens and to Varna

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