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Varna → Ploieşti

Varna to Ploieşti by bus

Ploieşti lies 245 km (152 mi) north-west of Varna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 299 km (186 mi) of road.

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VarnaPloieşti
CountryBulgariaRomania
Population318,737180,540
Elevation83 m (272 ft)161 m (528 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Sofia)UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest)

What changes when you arrive in Ploieşti

Crossing from Bulgaria into Romania: money changes from the Lev to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.

Where to book buses from Varna to Ploieşti

FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Ploieşti

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Common questions

How far is Ploieşti from Varna?

245 km (152 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Varna; by road roughly 299 km (186 mi).

How long does it take to get from Varna to Ploieşti by bus?

About 4 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Varna and Ploieşti?

No, both are on the same offset at the moment.

What currency do I need in Ploieşti?

The Leu (RON).

Where these facts come from

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  • 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.