Bus Varna to Istanbul: Compare prices and save money

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

$39

Thursday

$30

Friday

$39

Saturday

$30

Sunday

$30

Monday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	8h 30m	8:30 PM	Varna	Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop	5:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 8:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/6/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Citylines	10h 0m	9:00 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 9:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Openline	9h 30m	9:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/5/2026 9:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/6/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	8h 30m	8:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	4:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 8:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/6/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Arda Tur	9h 40m	8:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	6:10 AM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$39	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 8:30:00 PM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 40m
Citylines	7h 45m	9:45 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$46	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 9:45:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/6/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	9:00 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$46	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 9:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Openline	9h 30m	9:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/6/2026 9:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	9h 30m	8:00 AM	Varna	Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/7/2026 8:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Arda Tur	8h 30m	8:30 PM	Varna	Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop	5:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/7/2026 8:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Openline	9h 30m	9:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/7/2026 9:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Citylines	7h 45m	9:45 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/7/2026 9:45:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/7/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	9:00 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/7/2026 9:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	8h 30m	8:30 PM	Varna	Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop	5:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 8:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Arda Tur	9h 30m	8:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Otogar Bus Station	Basic	$40	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 8:00:00 AM to Otogar Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Citylines	7h 45m	9:45 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 9:45:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/8/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	9:00 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 9:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Openline	9h 30m	9:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/8/2026 9:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	9h 30m	8:00 AM	Varna	Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 8:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Arda Tur	8h 30m	8:30 PM	Varna	Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop	5:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Pikadili (Chataldzha) Bus Stop, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 8:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Citylines	7h 45m	9:45 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 9:45:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/9/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Citylines	10h 0m	9:00 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$47	A Bus from Citylines goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 9:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m
Openline	9h 30m	9:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/9/2026 9:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Arda Tur	9h 30m	8:00 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$30	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 8:00:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Arda Tur	8h 30m	8:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from Arda Tur goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 8:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 30m
Openline	9h 30m	9:30 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Economy	$47	A Bus from Openline goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 9:30:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
Metro Turizm	7h 45m	9:45 AM	Varna	Central Bus Station	5:30 PM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$48	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 9:45:00 AM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/10/2026 5:30:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 45m
Metro Turizm	10h 0m	9:00 PM	Varna	Central Bus Station	7:00 AM	Istanbul	Esenler Bus Station	Basic	$48	A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central Bus Station, Varna (Bulgaria) at 5/10/2026 9:00:00 PM to Esenler Bus Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 5/11/2026 7:00:00 AM. 50 Basic ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Varna to Istanbul is $30 on 5/3/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Varna to Istanbul. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Varna and Istanbul.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 53 buses from Varna to Istanbul, while Night sees the fewest connections between Varna and Istanbul, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Varna to Istanbul

Compare all providers like Arda Tur, Citylines and Metro Bulgaria that travel 14 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 45m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Latest Bus	9:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	162.1 miles
Bus Companies	Arda Tur, Citylines, Metro Bulgaria, Metro Turizm, Openline and Like Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Varna to Istanbul

Every day, 14 buses from 6 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 05/05/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

Tuesday 05/05

$30

Wednesday 05/06

$30

Thursday 05/07

$30

Friday 05/08

$39

Saturday 05/09

$30

Sunday 05/10

$30

Monday 05/11

$30

Tuesday 05/12

$30

Wednesday 05/13

$30

Thursday 05/14

$30

Friday 05/15

$30

Saturday 05/16

$30

Sunday 05/17

$30

Monday 05/18

$30

Tuesday 05/19

$30

Wednesday 05/20

$30

Thursday 05/21

$30

Friday 05/22

$31

Saturday 05/23

$40

Sunday 05/24

$30

Monday 05/25

$40

Tuesday 05/26

$30

Wednesday 05/27

$47

Thursday 05/28

$30

Friday 05/29

$30

Saturday 05/30

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, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Varna to Istanbul. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $30.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Varna to Istanbul, with $30. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $39.

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.

Arda Tur from Varna to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	$30
Fastest Bus	8h 30m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Last Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Connections	5 Ø
Found on	5/5/2026

Metro Turizm from Varna to Istanbul

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

Cheapest Price	$48
Fastest Bus	7h 45m
Earliest Bus	9:45 AM
Last Bus	9:00 PM
Daily Connections	2 Ø
Found on	5/4/2026

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Varna - Istanbul

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.

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.

Central Bus Station

Varnenchik Street 158

Cathedral

bulevard "Saborni" 40

Alibeyköy Otogarı

Güzeltepe, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Blv 18

Dudullu Bus Station

Kible Sokak 38

Esenler Bus Station

Altıntepsi

Otogar Bus Station

Altıntepsi Mahallesi Bayrampasa-Istanbul

Samandira Bus Station

Tuna Cd 4

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 6 companies with a range of ticket prices between $30 and $61. 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 14 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 Metro Turizm and takes 7h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $48. 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.

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

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 14 daily trips between Varna and Istanbul. 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 Varna to Istanbul?

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

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 Varna and to Istanbul

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