Bus Varna – Kyiv
from 3,500 ₴when bought online
19–22 hUpcoming buses Varna – Kyiv
Live prices and seatsRoute at a glance
The Varna – Kyiv bus takes 19–22 h, usually about 22 h (1250 km, via Golden Sands, Baltchik and Constanța). Up to 3 trips a day by 2 carriers, tickets from 3,500 ₴.
- on the road
- 19–22 h
- when bought online
- from 3,500 ₴
- trips a day
- up to 3
- carriers
- 2
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. The first bus leaves at 10:00, the last at 15:30. 3 of 3 trips run overnight.
Return trip: Kyiv – Varna · from 3,500 ₴Varna – Kyiv bus schedule
- 10:00"АЗС ОМВ"05:15+1Bus stop "Chabany" Mashinosbudivnyky Street, 1
19h 15min · daily · LikeBus
- 15:15Bus Station Vladislav Varnenchik Blvd., 15812:50+1Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2.
21h 35min · daily · LikeBus
- 15:30OMV, bul. „Vladyslav Varnenchyk“ 158A13:00+1Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, pr-t. Nauky, 1/2
21h 30min · daily · Lux Bus
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00"АЗС ОМВ" | 05:15+1Bus stop "Chabany" Mashinosbudivnyky Street, 1 | 19h 15min | daily | LikeBus |
| 15:15Bus Station Vladislav Varnenchik Blvd., 158 | 12:50+1Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi" Prospekt Nauky, 1/2. | 21h 35min | daily | LikeBus |
| 15:30OMV, bul. „Vladyslav Varnenchyk“ 158A | 13:00+1Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, pr-t. Nauky, 1/2 | 21h 30min | daily | Lux Bus |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Varna – Kyiv route
The Varna to Kyiv bus covers roughly 1250 km in about 23–27 hours, so most of the journey passes overnight with rest stops along the way. This direction is usually chosen by people heading home from the Bulgarian coast: students returning after the holidays, seasonal workers, families wrapping up a seaside vacation and travellers coming back to visit relatives in Ukraine. Departure is typically from the central bus station in Varna, with arrival at a Kyiv coach terminal that connects easily to the metro and city transport. At the Ukrainian border, crossed via Moldova or Romania, the coach stops for passport control.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the bus from Varna to Kyiv?
The trip takes about 23–27 hours depending on traffic and the wait at the border. The distance is roughly 1250 km.
What documents do I need to cross the border?
For this international route you need a valid international passport. Children require their own travel document and, where applicable, permission to travel under current rules.
Where does the bus leave in Varna and arrive in Kyiv?
Departure is usually from the central bus station in Varna, with arrival at a Kyiv coach terminal. The exact boarding address appears on your ticket after booking.
Is this an overnight trip?
Yes — because the journey lasts over a day, much of it is overnight. There are comfort stops along the way plus a stop for passport control at the border.
How long is the bus from Varna to Kyiv?
From 19 to 22 hours, usually about 22 hours. The fastest bus leaves at 10:00 and takes 19h 15min.
How much is a Varna – Kyiv ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 3,500 ₴ 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 Varna – Kyiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 3 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 10:00, the last at 15:30. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Varna – Kyiv route?
Carriers on this route: LikeBus, Lux Bus. The line-up depends on the travel date.
How do I return a Varna – Kyiv ticket?
A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.
How much luggage can I take on the Varna – Kyiv bus?
The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.