Getting around Varna
From the airport by bus 409 in about 20 min, around the city mostly on foot, and when you need it a single ride for €1 or an all-day ticket for €2.
- Gateway
- Varna airport (VAR)
- From the airport
- bus 409 to the centre, about 20 min, €1
- In the city
- Centre on foot
Varna's centre is a walking city — the old-town sights and the Sea Garden sit a short stroll from one another. One line runs from the airport, bus 409 to the centre, which doubles as the link into town outside flight hours. City transport exists for the longer stretches, with a ticket per ride or an all-day ticket.
From the airport to the centre
Bus 409 runs from the airport to the centre in about 20 min, for a paper-ticket fare of €1 — the cheapest way into the city. The TTickets app sells a cheaper fare than paper, if you arrive with the app ready on your phone.
Around the city — on foot or by city transport
The old centre, the Cathedral and the Roman Thermae sit within reach of each other, so most of the sightseeing is done on foot. For further points — the far end of the Sea Garden, or the beach — city transport exists: one ride is €1, and a 24-hour ticket is €2, worth it from the third ride of the day.
Taxis and alternatives
For late rides or luggage, a taxi is the usual alternative to city transport; the fare depends on the company and the distance, so ask up front or have the driver run the meter.
What runs slow
- Waiting for a bus off the main lines. City transport is sparse away from the centre-to-beach axis; for anything further, expect a longer wait than in bigger cities.
- A paper ticket with no small change. The TTickets app is both cheaper and avoids the change problem on the bus.
Before you go
Short answers to what people ask most before setting out.
How much is the bus from Varna airport to the centre?
A paper ticket is €1, the ride takes about 20 min; the TTickets app is cheaper.
Is central Varna walkable?
Yes — the old town, the Cathedral and the Roman Thermae sit a short walk from each other; city transport is only needed for the beach or further points.
Which is cheaper, a single ticket or an all-day ticket?
A single ride is €1, an all-day ticket €2 — it pays off from the third ride of the day.
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