Bus Varna – Kyiv
from 3,300 ₴
23–27 hThe Varna – Kyiv bus covers about 1250 km, takes roughly 23–27 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance.
- Distance
- 1250 km
- Travel time
- 23–27 h
Varna – Kyiv bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:45Avtovokzal, vul. Varnenchyk, 158 | 09:50Avtovokzal "Tsentralnyi", prospekt Nauky, 1/2 | 33h 5mintransfers: 1 | Wed, Fri | ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO" |
| 10:00"AZS OMV" bulvar Vladyslav Varnenchyk, 158A | 05:30AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 19h 30min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 13:00Zupynka "Sobor", vulytsia Sv. Sv. Kyryla i Mefodiia; budynok 2 | 15:10Zupynka "Avtosalon Avto-Aktyv Infiniti", metro Zhytomyrska; prospekt Peremohy; budynok 134 | 26h 10min | daily | Viabona express/ ПП ГАРАНТ |
| 13:00Zupynka Varna (navproty Kafedralnoho Soboru), bulvar Khrysto Botiev | 15:10Zupynka "Avtosalon Avto-Aktyv Infiniti", metro Zhytomyrska; prospekt Peremohy; budynok 134 | 26h 10min | daily | ВОЛОЧЕК М.В. |
| 13:15Zupynka Katedralen khram „Uspenye Bohorodychno“, pl. „Svety Svety Kyryl y Metodyi“ 2 | 17:40Stantsiia metro «Zhytomyrska», pr. Beresteiskyi | 28h 25min | daily | Pal Tour BG |
| 15:15Avtovokzal bulv. Vladyslava Varnenchyka, 158 | 12:50AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 21h 35min | daily | LIKEBUS |
| 15:30OMV, bul. „Vladyslav Varnenchyk“ 158A | 13:00Tsentralnyi avtovokzal, pr-t. Nauky, 1/2 | 21h 30min | daily | Lux Bus |
| 19:15"AZS OMV" bulvar Vladyslav Varnenchyk, 158A | 16:00AV "Tsentralnyi" pr-t Nauky, 1/2. | 20h 45min | daily | LIKEBUS |
Cheapest departure in the next 30 days — Aug 21, from 3300 ₴.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-07-21. 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. You pay for your ticket by card online in hryvnia, the full amount upfront — there is nothing extra to hand the driver, as everything is already included in the price.
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.
How do I pay for a Varna to Kyiv ticket?
Payment is made by card online in hryvnia, with the full amount charged at the moment of booking. There is nothing extra to pay the driver during the trip.
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 many buses run on the Varna – Kyiv route?
The typical schedule has up to 8 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 00:45, the last at 19:15. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Varna – Kyiv route?
Carriers on this route: ООО "SARVALTEH AUTO", LIKEBUS, Viabona express/ ПП ГАРАНТ, ВОЛОЧЕК М.В., Pal Tour BG, Lux Bus. The line-up depends on the travel date.