Bus Odesa – Varna
from 2,500 ₴when bought online
9–11 hThe Odesa – Varna bus covers about 540 km, takes roughly 9–11 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 2,500 ₴ when bought online — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
- Distance
- 540 km
- Travel time
- 9–11 h
Odesa – Varna bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00Bus Station "Privokzalnaya" | 21:00Bus Station | 12h | daily | LikeBus |
| 09:30Central Bus Station | 21:00Bus Station | 11h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 14:30AS Starosinna (Starosinna ploshcha 1a-2) | 05:00OMV, bul. „Vladyslav Varnenchyk“ 158A | 14h 30min | daily | Lux Bus |
| 15:00Avtovokzal, vul. Kolontaivska, 58 | 05:00OMV, bul. „Vladyslav Varnenchyk“ 158A | 14h | daily | Lux Bus |
| 16:00"AS PRYVOKZALNA" | 06:30Avtovokzal, platforma №9 | 14h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | AlexWay |
| 16:15Avtovokzal, vul. Kolontaivska, 58, platforma 12 | 05:00OMV, bul. „Vladyslav Varnenchyk“ 158A | 12h 45min | Tue, Fri | Lux Bus |
| 16:30Obyizna doroha, dva stovpy. AZS OKKO | 06:30Avtovokzal, platforma №9 | 14htransfers: 1 | daily | AlexWay |
| 17:00Avtovokzal, vul. Kolontaivska, 58, platforma 12 | 06:00OMV, bul. „Vladyslav Varnenchyk“ 158A | 13h | Sun | Lux Bus |
| 19:05Avtostantsiia "Pryvoz" | 09:20Zupynka Varna (navproty Kafedralnoho Soboru) | 14h 15min | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 19:20Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" | 09:20Zupynka Varna (navproty Kafedralnoho Soboru) | 14h | daily | ORIONBUS |
| 19:30AZS OKKO, vulytsia Pestelia, 2A | 09:00Zupynka Katedralen khram „Uspenye Bohorodychno“, pl. „Svety Svety Kyryl y Metodyi“ 2 | 13h 30min | Sat | Trans Express Bus |
| 20:00Bus Station "Privokzalnaya" | 09:50Bus Station | 13h 50min | daily | LikeBus |
| 20:20Central Bus Station | 09:50Bus Station | 13h 30min | daily | LikeBus |
| 23:00Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", pl. Starosinna, 1a-2, platforma 3 | 01:15Avtovokzal, vul. Varnenchyk, 158 | 26h 15mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Sat | ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO" |
| 23:30Avtostantsiia "Starosinna", pl. Starosinna, 1a-2, platforma 3 | 01:15Avtovokzal, vul. Varnenchyk, 158 | 25h 45mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Sat | ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO" |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 8, from 2500 ₴ when bought online.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-09-24. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Odesa – Varna route
The Odesa to Varna coach links Ukraine's lively Black Sea port with Bulgaria's busiest seaside resort. Covering roughly 540 kilometres, the trip takes between nine and eleven hours, with the exact duration shaped mainly by waiting times at the Ukrainian–Romanian frontier near Porubne–Siret, since buses transit through Romania. A valid biometric international passport is required for every traveller. The route is popular with beach-bound tourists, students, families and Ukrainians working abroad. Boarding takes place in Odesa near the bus station, while drop-off is in central Varna or at the main coach terminal, within easy reach of the beaches and hotels.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Odesa to Varna trip take, including the border?
Usually 9 to 11 hours for around 540 km. The duration depends on queues at the Ukrainian–Romanian crossing at Porubne–Siret, so plan a little extra time.
What documents do I need to travel to Bulgaria?
You need a valid biometric international passport, since this is an international route with a border crossing. Children require their own documents and, where applicable, travel consent.
Is this a night service?
Most departures leave in the evening or at night so you arrive on the Bulgarian coast by morning. Check the exact departure time when booking your specific date.
Where does the bus leave in Odesa and where does it arrive in Varna?
Boarding in Odesa is near the bus station, and drop-off is in central Varna or at the main coach terminal, with easy access to beaches and hotels.
How much is a Odesa – Varna ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 2,500 ₴ when bought online; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Odesa – Varna route?
The typical schedule has up to 13 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 09:00, the last at 23:30. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Odesa – Varna route?
Carriers on this route: LikeBus, Lux Bus, AlexWay, ORIONBUS, Trans Express Bus, ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO". The line-up depends on the travel date.