Romania and Bulgaria capitals route
An eight-day route through Bucharest, Sofia and Plovdiv using the seasonal 2026 direct international train when it operates.
4 routes found
Europe itineraries
Each route uses mapped places and stored coordinates. Start with the version that fits your time, then adjust its stops in the route planner.
Rila and Pirin mountain route
Eight days pair Rila’s monastery and mountain access with a longer Bansko base for Pirin.
- 1Rila Mountains2 nights
- 2Bansko4 nights
- 3Sofia1 night
Sofia, Plovdiv and Veliko Tarnovo
Nine days link Bulgaria’s capital, compact Roman city and steep medieval capital without a car.
- 1Sofia3 nights
- 2Plovdiv2 nights
- 3Veliko Tarnovo3 nights
Romania and Bulgaria by rail and bus
Ten days connect Bucharest, Veliko Tarnovo and Sofia with a deliberately buffered border leg.
- 1Bucharest3 nights
- 2Veliko Tarnovo3 nights
- 3Sofia3 nights