Travel tips
Bulgaria is generally a safe, tourist-friendly country. Of course, there are some risks, but you can completely avoid them if you follow the tips below. - Just like anywhere else...
Buses are much more preferred than trains for domestic travel in Bulgaria. The prices are very similar, but buses are two times (or even more) quicker, usually modern and air-conditioned. However, in...
Using public transport in Sofia, Bulgaria
Sofia public transport system works very well if you are well armed with patience. The price for one way ticket is 1.60 lv and there’s several ways to get it. You can buy it from kiosks usually...
Phones and tech in Sofia, Bulgaria
When in Bulgaria make sure you know the National Emergency phone number – 112 You can dial it directly without the national code (which FYI is 00359) If you come from outside the EU but still...
Currency and payment in Bulgaria
Bulgaria is one of the few European Union member states that still uses its own currency – the Bulgarian LEV (BGN). The Bulgarian lev has a fixed exchange rate for the EUR with a currency rate of...
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| Capital | Sofia |
| Currency | Bulgarian lev (BGN / лв) |
| Language | Bulgarian |
| Timezone | UTC+02:00 |
| Current time | 12:05pm |
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| 1 USD | |
| 1 EUR | |
| Population | 7,101,510 |
| Phone prefix | +359 |
| Driving side | right |
Emergency numbers
| Ambulance | 112 |
| Fire | 112 |
| Police | 112 |
Electricity
| Voltage | 230 V |
| Frequency | 50 Hz |
| Socket types | C, F |
