Varna to Bucharest Transfer from 225 € by Private Car
From 225 € per car from Varna to Bucharest, about 265 km and 3:45 h. Book online or call +359 89 444 8441.
A Varna to Bucharest transfer takes you in one private car from your door in Varna to any address in Bucharest: about 265 km and 3:45 h of driving, over the Danube Bridge at Ruse – Giurgiu. Our pricelist gives 225 € for a sedan, 294 € for a minivan and 343 € for a minibus, for the whole car. Prices from Burgas and Plovdiv are below.
| Route | Distance and time | Sedan (up to 4) | Minivan (up to 6) | Minibus (up to 8) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varna → Bucharest | 265 km · about 3:45 h | 225 € | 294 € | 343 € |
| Burgas → Bucharest | 315 km · about 5:00 h | 274 € | 353 € | 431 € |
| Plovdiv → Bucharest | 390 km · about 5:30 h | 323 € | 421 € | 490 € |
| Varna Airport, Golden Sands, Albena, Otopeni Airport, groups over 8 | given with your quote | on request | on request | on request |
Updated: 09 November 2026
Between Varna and Bucharest there is no fast direct train, and the buses go from station to station on a fixed timetable. In a private car you leave at the time you choose, with all your bags, and the driver stops at the door of your hotel, flat or office in Bucharest.
Prices to Bucharest from Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv
Each price is for the vehicle, not per person, and covers one direction. Times are pure driving time, without breaks.
Prices, kilometres and hours from our Varna, Burgas and Plovdiv pricelists. The price is fixed when you book. Places without a line in the pricelist and groups over 8 are priced on request. We reply to every inquiry with a price within 15 minutes.
The road from Varna to Bucharest
- Varna to Ruse: the car leaves Varna to the west and crosses north-east Bulgaria by Razgrad to Ruse on the Danube.
- Danube Bridge Ruse – Giurgiu: the only road bridge over the Danube between the two countries in this part of the river. Since both countries are in Schengen, cars usually drive through without stopping.
- Giurgiu to Bucharest: about 65 km on the main road north, into Bucharest from the south.
From Burgas the car goes north by Varna or inland by Shumen to Ruse; from Plovdiv it crosses the Balkan mountains by Veliko Tarnovo to Ruse. Going from Sofia? See our Sofia – Bucharest transfer page.
Before you travel
- Documents: keep your passport or ID card with you, not in the boot, because police can still stop cars for a check.
- The same time zone: Romania and Bulgaria use the same clock.
- Different money: Bulgaria uses the euro, Romania the leu. You pay us in euro, to the driver.
- Pickup: at an address in Varna the driver comes at the agreed time and waits 15 minutes for free. At Varna Airport the driver meets you in arrivals and follows your flight.
Luggage: which car to choose
A sedan takes up to 4 people with normal suitcases. For 4 people with big bags, or for 5–6 people, book the minivan; for up to 8 the minibus. Tell us about prams, bikes or extra bags when you book.
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Varna to Bucharest transfer: FAQ
How much is a taxi from Varna to Bucharest?
Our Varna pricelist gives 225 € for a sedan (up to 4 people), 294 € for a minivan (up to 6) and 343 € for a minibus (up to 8). It is one fixed price for the whole car and one direction, not per person.
How long is the drive from Varna to Bucharest?
About 265 km and 3:45 h of driving by Ruse and the Danube Bridge to Giurgiu. With a coffee stop plan around four and a half hours door to door.
Is there a passport check on the Danube Bridge?
Bulgaria and Romania are both in Schengen since 2025, so there is normally no border control at Ruse – Giurgiu. Spot checks are still possible, so every passenger, children too, should carry a passport or ID card.
Can you take us to Otopeni Airport instead of the city?
Yes. Otopeni is north of Bucharest. Send the flight time and we reply with the price for the whole car within 15 minutes.
Is a bus or a train from Varna to Bucharest cheaper?
Per person, yes. But there is no fast direct train, and the bus runs on a fixed timetable to a bus station. For two or more people with luggage a private car from your door to your address is often worth it, and you leave when you want.
Do I pay before the trip?
No. There is no prepayment. You book by phone, on Viber or WhatsApp, or with the price request form, and pay the driver at the end of the trip.
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