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Is the Shipka Pass open in winter?

The Shipka Pass is kept open in winter but can be slowed or closed by snow. How to check conditions and which routes avoid it between north and…
Silistra–Calarasi ferry: crossing the Danube to Romania

The Silistra–Calarasi crossing combines a land border and a Danube car ferry. How it works, when it beats the Ruse bridge, and how to check sailing times.
Skopje Airport to Sofia: route, border and timings

Skopje Airport to Sofia is about 230 km, roughly 3.5 to 4 hours via the Deve Bair border. When flying into Skopje makes sense and how to plan…
Sofia to Athens: drive, bus or fly?

Sofia to Athens is about 800 km, a 9-hour drive. Flying is quicker; road plus rail via Thessaloniki works well with luggage. Here is how they compare.
Sofia to Belgrade: route, border and travel time

Sofia to Belgrade is about 390 km via Kalotina, Pirot and Nis, around 5 to 5.5 hours, mostly on motorway. Border checks, Serbian tolls and the options.
Sofia to Brasov: getting to Transylvania by road

Sofia to Brasov is about 550 km, 8 to 9 hours via Ruse and Bucharest or via Vidin and Craiova. How the two routes compare and where to…
Sofia to Bucharest by road: the fastest way

The fastest way from Sofia to Bucharest by road is via Ruse and the Danube Bridge: about 385 km and 5.5 to 6.5 hours. Route, toll and options.
Sofia to Burgas by road: motorway all the way

Sofia to Burgas is about 385 km on the Trakia motorway, roughly 4 hours. Where to stop, when traffic is worst and how a transfer compares with the…
Sofia to Craiova via the Vidin–Calafat bridge

Sofia to Craiova is about 290 km via Vidin and the New Europe Bridge to Calafat, around 4.5 to 5 hours. Bridge toll, border rules and the route…
Sofia to Halkidiki by road: route and border

Sofia to Halkidiki is 400 to 450 km, around 5 to 6 hours by road via Kulata and Thessaloniki. How to time the border on busy summer weekends.