What is the Eurail Bulgaria Pass?
The Eurail Bulgaria Pass gives you access to one of Eastern Europe’s most underrated destinations. With this pass, travelers can easily explore Bulgaria’s vibrant cities, spa towns, coastal resorts, and mountainous regions—all by train.
Popular Routes for Bulgaria Trains
- Sofia – Plovdiv: A short, scenic journey connecting the capital with Bulgaria’s cultural heart.
- Sofia – Varna: Travel across the country to the Black Sea coast for beach holidays.
- Plovdiv – Burgas: Journey from inland history to seaside charm.
- Sofia – Bansko: Head south into the mountains for skiing or hiking.
What to Do in Sofia
Explore the city’s Roman history at the Serdica ruins, admire the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, and relax in mineral water parks just outside the city. Take a day trip to Vitosha Mountain for panoramic views and outdoor adventures.
How to Activate Your Eurail Pass
Download the Eurail Rail Planner app to get started
You can activate your pass there in 3 easy steps before boarding your first train:
- Add a new mobile pass. Enter your last name and pass number from your voucher
- Create and connect a trip to this pass
- Enter your ID number and trip start date. You can skip this step if you are not ready to travel
Remember, you can activate your pass up to 11 months from the date of purchase
How to travel with your Eurail Pass
- Plan your journey: Use the Eurail Rail Planner app to find train times and check if reservations are required. Tap on a trip for details and use the "Options" button to filter your options
- Save to My Trip: After finding your ideal train journey, tap to save it to My Trip. You can save multiple journeys for easier travel to multiple destinations. Note: Some trips require reservation fees (not included in the pass price)
- Add to My Trip: When ready to travel, go to "My Trip" and tap to add your journey to your pass
- Show your ticket: Board trains by showing your QR code ticket to inspectors. Each travel day on your Pass has a unique QR code that corresponds to journeys saved in steps 2 and 3. To show your QR code ticket, go to "My Pass" and tap "Show ticket."