Rail travel is cheap, but slower than travelling by bus, so it is probably only worth considering the train if you want to travel on one of the two major routes: Sofia-Varna and Sofia-Bourgas. There are some overnight trains.

Bus

Buses are the fastest and cheapest way to get around. Buses run frequently between all the larger cities, and there are also minibus services from Varna and Bourgas along the coast to all the Black Sea tourist resorts. Bus drivers are likely to speak only Bulgarian, though, so be aware of this. Signs and timetables will be written in the Cyrillic alphabet, so try to familiarise yourself with it.

Bicycle

Bulgaria hosts an annual long-distance bicycle ride, and its paved roads are well suited to cross country cycling. There are many roadside cafes to stop for refreshment, plus roadside springs, providing clean, cold water. Again, it is worth learning the Cyrillic alphabet in order to understand road signs.