Ferry Booking · Black Sea

Varna ⇄ Batumi Ferry Booking

BTB helps transport companies, freight forwarders, importers, exporters and cargo owners coordinate ferry booking requests, documentation and operational support for cargo movements between Bulgaria and Georgia via the Varna ⇄ Batumi ferry route.

Bulgaria ⇄ Georgia Trucks, containers, cars, rail wagons Ferry booking coordination Customs and transit support 24/7 request submission

Route overview

The Varna ⇄ Batumi ferry route connects Bulgaria and Georgia across the Black Sea and can be used for road vehicles, containers, rail wagons and other cargo categories subject to carrier acceptance and applicable documentation.

Varna Batumi Bulgaria → Georgia
Batumi Varna Georgia → Bulgaria

Direction, sailing date, vehicle type, cargo category, dimensions, weight and required documents must be checked before booking confirmation.

Upcoming sailings and schedule

Ferry schedules are based on carrier information and may change due to port operations, weather, customs / border procedures, vessel operations and other operational reasons.

Direction Vessel Departure Arrival Status
Varna → Batumi Carrier schedule Checked on request Checked on request Availability check
Batumi → Varna Carrier schedule Checked on request Checked on request Availability check

BTB checks the latest available sailings based on carrier information. Final availability and booking confirmation depend on the ferry operator, port procedures and submitted documents.

Vehicle and cargo types

BTB checks the applicable ferry option and carrier tariff category based on vehicle type, direction, cargo details, dimensions, weight and requested sailing date.

Trucks and semi-trailers
Ro-Ro units
Containers 20’ / 40’
Cars, vans, minibuses and motorcycles
Rail wagons
Special cargo subject to carrier approval

What BTB can help coordinate

  • Ferry booking request preparation
  • Applicable tariff category check
  • Truck / trailer / vehicle data review
  • Container and cargo data review
  • Document verification before booking
  • CMR, invoice, packing list and certificates review where applicable
  • Customs and transit documentation support
  • T1 / transit coordination where applicable
  • CHED, veterinary or phytosanitary coordination where applicable
  • Communication with involved parties
  • Operational follow-up until booking confirmation where applicable

Documents and details usually needed

  • Route direction: Varna → Batumi or Batumi → Varna
  • Requested sailing date
  • Vehicle type and dimensions
  • Truck and trailer numbers where applicable
  • Container number where applicable
  • Cargo description
  • Cargo weight
  • Driver details where applicable
  • CMR / invoice / packing list where applicable
  • Veterinary, phytosanitary or other certificates where applicable
  • Special cargo details where applicable

Tariff notes

Carrier tariffs may depend on direction, vehicle type, unit length, weight, cargo category, container type, rail wagon type, driver requirements and special service requirements.

Cases that may require special attention:

  • Reefer connection
  • Second driver
  • Excise goods
  • Products of animal origin or foodstuffs subject to authority control
  • Dangerous goods
  • Oversized or overweight cargo
  • Military or restricted cargo
  • Live animals
  • Batteries as cargo
  • Cargo requiring inspection, scanning or special approval

Storage, customs formalities, forwarding services, additional controls and other port / authority-related costs may not be included in the carrier’s basic ferry tariff and should be checked case by case.

Important

BTB is not the ferry operator. Ferry schedules, vessel availability, tariff application, cargo acceptance, port entry, terminal procedures, customs / border controls and final booking confirmation depend on the ferry operator, ports, authorities, cargo status and available documents. BTB provides coordination, documentation support and operational assistance where applicable.

Request Varna ⇄ Batumi ferry support

Send your vehicle, cargo and preferred sailing details to BTB. We will check the applicable route, tariff category, documentation requirements and available booking options where applicable.