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Compare all timetables for the bus from Varna to Istanbul

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Varna to Istanbul from various bus operators like Arda Tur, Citylines or Metro Bulgaria for the next days.
today
$39
tomorrow
$35
Friday
$35
Saturday
$35
Sunday
Monday
$30
Tuesday
$35

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 8h 30m 8:30 PM Varna Central Bus Station 5:00 AM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station  Economy $39
Openline 9h 30m 9:30 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $45
Metro Turizm 10h 0m 9:00 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Basic $50

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 9h 30m 8:00 AM Varna Central Bus Station 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $35
Arda Tur 8h 30m 8:30 PM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 5:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $38
Openline 9h 30m 9:30 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $46
Citylines 7h 45m 9:45 AM Varna Central Bus Station 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $47
Citylines 10h 0m 9:00 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $47

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 9h 30m 8:00 AM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $35
Arda Tur 8h 30m 8:30 PM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 5:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $38
Like Bus 9h 30m 9:30 PM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $45
Metro Turizm 7h 45m 9:45 AM Varna Central Bus Station 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Basic $50
Metro Turizm 10h 0m 9:00 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Basic $50

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 9h 30m 8:00 AM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $35
Arda Tur 8h 30m 8:30 PM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 5:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $38
Openline 9h 30m 9:30 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $46
Citylines 7h 45m 9:45 AM Varna Central Bus Station 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $49
Citylines 10h 0m 9:00 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $49

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Arda Tur 9h 30m 8:00 AM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $30
Arda Tur 8h 30m 8:30 PM Varna Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop 5:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $38
Openline 9h 30m 9:30 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $45
Metro Turizm 7h 45m 9:45 AM Varna Central Bus Station 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Basic $47
Metro Turizm 10h 0m 9:00 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Basic $47

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Kamil Koc 8h 0m 9:00 PM Varna Central Bus Station 5:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $35
Arda Tur 9h 30m 8:00 AM Varna Central Bus Station 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $36
Arda Tur 8h 30m 8:30 PM Varna Central Bus Station 5:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $39
Openline 9h 30m 9:30 PM Varna Central Bus Station 7:00 AM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Economy $45
Metro Turizm 7h 45m 9:45 AM Varna Central Bus Station 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station  Basic $47

Frequency of bus connections between Varna and Istanbul

See here how frequent the connections between Varna and Istanbul are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Varna to Istanbul. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Varna and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 55 buses from Varna to Istanbul, while Night sees the fewest connections between Varna and Istanbul, with 13 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/27/2026 costs just $30, from Arda Tur

Facts about the bus from Varna to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Citylines and Metro Bulgaria that travel 16 times every day by bus from Varna to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Varna to Istanbul starting from $30!

Cheapest Bus $30
Fastest Bus 7h 30m
Earliest Bus 8:30 PM
Latest Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 162.1 miles
Bus Companies Arda Tur, Citylines, Metro Bulgaria, Metro Turizm, Like Bus, Openline and Kamil Koc

Cheapest bus connections from Varna to Istanbul

Every day, 16 buses from 7 bus companies leave Varna for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 07/19
Monday 07/20
Tuesday 07/21
Wednesday 07/22
$35
Thursday 07/23
$35
Friday 07/24
$35
Saturday 07/25
$39
Sunday 07/26
$38
Monday 07/27
$35
Tuesday 07/28
$35
Wednesday 07/29
$35
Thursday 07/30
$39
Friday 07/31
$37
Saturday 08/01
$36
Sunday 08/02
$35
Monday 08/03
$37
Tuesday 08/04
$35
Wednesday 08/05
$36
Thursday 08/06
$36
Friday 08/07
$36
Saturday 08/08
$38
Sunday 08/09
$39
Monday 08/10
$36
Tuesday 08/11
Wednesday 08/12
$35
Thursday 08/13
$35
Friday 08/14
Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Varna to Istanbul

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Varna to Istanbul, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $30, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Varna to Istanbul. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $35.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Varna to Istanbul, with $30. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Varna to Istanbul

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 Varna to Istanbul 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 Varna to Istanbul, 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 Varna to Istanbul are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Varna to Istanbul

These are the most booked bus companies between Varna to Istanbul from our users.

Like Bus from Varna to Istanbul

Like Bus

Here you will find the key facts about the Like Bus bus route Varna to Istanbul:

Cheapest Price $45
Fastest Bus 9h 30m
Earliest Bus 9:30 PM
Last Bus 9:30 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 7/9/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Varna - Istanbul

Nişikli Turizm
Polina Pozdniakova, 9/16/2025
I am furious about the way I was treated on this bus. It was the Varna–Istanbul route. I boarded in Varna and around Burgas two men entered with tickets for seats 43 and 44. I was already sitting in s ... I am furious about the way I was treated on this bus. It was the Varna–Istanbul route. I boarded in Varna and around Burgas two men entered with tickets for seats 43 and 44. I was already sitting in seat 43, which I had SPECIFICALLY bought to sit next to a woman, not a man. When I asked what the problem was, the shocking answer was: “there are no seats in the bus.” Instead of fixing their mistake, the staff forced ME out of my seat and made me sit somewhere else. When I resisted, they even threatened to throw me off the bus and put me on another one. This is beyond unacceptable. I paid for a seat, I paid for comfort, and I was denied both. Your staff humiliated me, treated me with zero respect, and acted like passengers are worthless. This company clearly doesn’t care about customers. Disgraceful service.
Arda Tur
Ali Albayrak , 7/29/2025

29.07.2025 14:30 Varna kalkış X3479KX Plakalı araç ile kaptan doğan bey sayesinde mükemmel bir yolculuk yaşadım. Çok memnun kaldığımı sizlere iletmek istiyorum.

All bus stations and stops in Varna and Istanbul

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Varna to Istanbul

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

FAQs about the Varna to Istanbul bus

How much does a Varna Istanbul bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $30 and takes 9h 30m to reach Istanbul. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 7 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $64. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Istanbul.

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

Every day, the Varna to Istanbul bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Varna to Istanbul is offered by Arda Tur and takes 7h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $39. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Varna to Istanbul?

The earliest bus arriving in Istanbul from Varna starts at 8:30 PM. 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 Varna to Istanbul?

The latest bus trip departing from Varna for Istanbul starts at 9:30 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 Varna Istanbul route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Istanbul?

You can check all the direct connections between Varna and Istanbul 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, Citylines and Metro Bulgaria.

What can I take with me on the Varna to Istanbul 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 Varna Istanbul 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 Varna Istanbul 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 Varna to Istanbul on your planned travel date.

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

Basic
Basic

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

Economy
Economy

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

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