Rome to Varna by bus
Varna lies 1,268 km (788 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h including stops, over roughly 1,547 km (961 mi) of road.
| Rome | Varna | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Bulgaria |
| Population | 2.3 million | 318,737 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) |
Clocks in Varna are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 23 h journey lands 24 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Varna
Crossing from Italy into Bulgaria: money changes from the Euro to the Lev (BGN); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +359; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Rome to Varna
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Staying in Varna
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Common questions
How far is Varna from Rome?
1,268 km (788 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,547 km (961 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Varna by bus?
About 23 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Varna?
Varna is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Sofia against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Varna?
The Lev (BGN).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.