City in Burgas Province, Bulgaria
Getting around Burgas
How to get around Burgas
The centre is walkable. City buses are cheap, Bolt is easy, and regional buses reach Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Sozopol.
Ways to get around Burgas
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| City bus | About 1 EUR | Pay the driver or validate a card; schedules vary |
| Bolt or taxi | About 4–7 EUR for 5 km | Use Bolt to avoid meter disputes |
| Regional bus to Sozopol and Nessebar | About 2–5 EUR | From Burgas bus stations; hourly in season |
| Train to Sofia (BDZ) | About 15–25 EUR | 6–7 hours; buses are usually faster |
Ride-hailing apps in Burgas
A 5 km ride costs about €4–7 ($4.5–7.9).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bolt | Cheaper than street taxis; works for airport rides |
- Street taxis often skip the meter near the station and airport. Use Bolt or agree the price before getting in.
Arriving in Burgas
Burgas (BOJ)
About 10 km from the centre; city bus 15 for about 0.80 EUR by contactless card, 25–30 min, or taxi roughly 8–12 EUR.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals exist in summer toward the coast; roads are busy and helmets are required. A valid licence for the category is needed.
- Driving: on the right. EU licences are valid; others should carry a 1968 IDP. Highways need an e-vignette bought before driving.
- Onward travel in Bulgaria: Buses are usually faster than BDZ trains, which are cheap but slow and prone to cancellations. Sofia–Plovdiv is about 2 hours by bus; Bolt works only in Sofia.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Burgas?
No. Use Bolt instead.
What's the best way to get around Burgas?
The centre is walkable. City buses are cheap, Bolt is easy, and regional buses reach Sunny Beach, Nessebar and Sozopol.
How do I get from the airport to Burgas?
About 10 km from the centre; city bus 15 for about 0.80 EUR by contactless card, 25–30 min, or taxi roughly 8–12 EUR.
Is Burgas walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- BDZ (Bulgarian State Railways)
- Sofia Airport
- FlixBus Bulgaria
- Burgas Airport (Fraport Twin Star)
- BDZ (Bulgarian State Railways)
- University Hospital Burgas
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