Travel Bulgaria by Train

Everything you need to know about travelling in Bulgaria with your InterRail pass.

InterRailing in Bulgaria

Bulgaria with capital Sofia on map of Europe

Trains in Bulgaria

Find out about Bulgaria’s rail network, different train types and reservation requirements.
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Places to visit in Bulgaria

Glacial Lake Zabecko in the National Park Pirin
Glacial Lake Zabecko in Pirin National Park

 

What are the top places to visit in Bulgaria? Marvel at Bulgaria’s dramatic mountain scenery and relax on the pristine coastline.
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Bulgaria quick facts

  • Capital: Sofia
  • Population: 7.4 million
  • Language: Bulgarian
  • Currency: Lev (BGN)
  • Railway company: BDZ

Engineering works in Turkey

Due to the building of a new high-speed line there are engineering works on the train line between Istanbul and the Bulgarian border.

There is a replacement bus connecting Kapikule at the Bulgarian border with Istanbul, Turkey, operated by the Turkish railway TCDD. InterRail passes are valid for this journey. The bus makes no stops between Istanbul and Kapikule. This situation should last for at least one year.

Please find more details here.

Bulgaria rail passes