How far is Varna from Plovdiv?

About 177 miles (286 km) separate Varna and Plovdiv.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Varna to Plovdiv?

Most of the buses traveling from Varna to Plovdiv leave from Central Bus Station Varna and arrive at Sever. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Plovdiv?

Once in Plovdiv, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are City Art Gallery: Exposition of Georgi Bozhilov - Slona, Regional Archaeological Museum, Museum Center of Modern History - Exposition'The Soul of Japanese Doll', Regional Natural Science Museum: Tropical Hall and City Art Gallery - Exposition of Mexican Art.

Bus Varna to Plovdiv from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Varna to Plovdiv on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	15h	9:00am	Sever	CheapestFastest
Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	1d 1h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	19h 15m	1:15pm	Sever	No tags
Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	1d 7h	1:15am	Plovdiv Bus and Coach Station Sever	No tags

Next departures for Varna to Plovdiv on November 23
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:10pm	Varna Central Bus Station	6h 50m	10:00pm	Sever	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Varna to Plovdiv on November 24
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:10pm	Varna Central Bus Station	6h 50m	10:00pm	Sever	Cheapest
FOP Kozlova S.O.	Bus	9:00am	Cathedral, Varna	6h	3:00pm	Hotel SPS, Plovdiv	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	15h	9:00am	Sever	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	1d 1h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	19h 15m	1:15pm	Sever	No tags

Next departures for Varna to Plovdiv on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	3:10pm	Varna Central Bus Station	6h 50m	10:00pm	Sever	Cheapest
FOP Kozlova S.O.	Bus	9:00am	Cathedral, Varna	6h	3:00pm	Hotel SPS, Plovdiv	Fastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	1d 1h	7:00pm	Sever	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	15h	9:00am	Sever	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Varna Central Bus Station	19h 15m	1:15pm	Sever	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 10:53 PM EET.

Get from Varna to Plovdiv

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 19 hours 15 minutes and with fares starting at just $28, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

19h 15mAverage Duration

176 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Varna and Plovdiv?

Stops in Varna

A
Central Bus Station Varna
Central Bus Station Varna, бул. „Владислав Варненчик“ 158, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
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B
Varna Bus Station
ж.к. Свети Иван Рилски 28Д, 9009 Sveti Ivan Rilski, Varna, Bulgaria

Stops in Plovdiv

A
Sever
bul. "Hristo Botev" 47, 4000 Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

FOP Kozlova S.O.

4.5/52 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi5

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Varna to Plovdiv by bus

How far is Varna from Plovdiv?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Varna to Plovdiv?
What are the best sights and things to do in Plovdiv?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/20

$25

11/21

$25

Today

$25

11/23

$25

11/24

$25

11/25

$25

11/26

$25

11/27

$25

The cheapest trip from Varna to Plovdiv was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $25

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Varna to Plovdiv, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $25 to $37 for a bus ticket from Varna to Plovdiv based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $25 which is on 2025-11-23.

Usually FOP Kozlova S.O. 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.