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 Driving to Bulgaria
neil40 Author : neil40 (84.12.230.---) 
posts : 165
Date : 06-23-09 17:14

We are driving there in August.Can anyone suggest best route and general tips on the journey?


Thanks.......Neil Smile
 
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Bridget. Author : Bridget. (---.range86-157.btcentralplus.com) 
posts : 430
Date : 06-23-09 17:41

Hi neil40, we are driving out 19th July. We are going Dunkirk-Szeged-Ruse-Elenite. Not gonna rush gonna go nice and steady and stop of @ places of interest. Pete really looking forward to it. We're taking a Ford Ranger luckily with A/C.

Bridget.

XX
 
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botzko Author : botzko (---.cable.ubr11.wiga.blueyonder.co.uk) 
posts : 6
Date : 06-23-09 17:56

Did the trip 2 years ago. Wigan to Smolyan. Stayed over in Germany then non-stop to BG. It's basically one road from Germany to Romania. Careful in Romania though, the roads are terrible. Then ferry across the Danube into BG. Austria was cheapest for petrol. Border guard in hungary wanted green card but persuaded him otherwise. Not necessary in EU. Took us roughly 3 days actual driving. Hope this helps, happy motoring,

Botzko
 
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arron Author : arron (---.lei3.cable.ntl.com) 
posts : 2631
Date : 06-23-09 21:22

How much did it cost roughly in tolls and fuel?

Arron
 
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F.V. Author : F.V. (---.pool1.unallocated-111-64.orangehomeds) 
posts : 829
Date : 06-23-09 21:27

I am told £360.
 
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John M Author : John M (78.147.42.---) 
posts : 228
Date : 06-23-09 22:24

We have friends in Sunny Beach now who have driven over and they reckon that it will cost them the best part of £500 return
 
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   james Author :  james (94.26.10.---) 
posts : 3
Date : 06-24-09 01:41

350 euros each way and 36 hours (more or less non stop) to sofia but via Germany Austria Vienna Beograd in serbia and the roads apart of the last 50 km to Bulgarian border a bit windier and the last 50km from Kalotina to Sofia with the usual pot holes just to get the taste of the general roads surface in Bulgaria.Via Romania is longer and not safe of start at the border at the crack of dawn and try without major stops.then gypsies encounters the closer you start to get to the BG border and a joke to cross the river danube with long queues and primitive surroundings.
 
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neil40 Author : neil40 (84.12.230.---) 
posts : 165
Date : 06-24-09 09:54

Thanks for help so far.Is'nt going through Serbia and Croatia a nightmare as it is not in EU?
 
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leslielovric Author : leslielovric (78.130.191.---) 
posts : 2536
Date : 06-24-09 10:02

hello Neil came through Serbia no problems. Les. Very Happy
 
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Andy Author : Andy (---.197.125.117.threembb.co.uk) 
posts : 388
Date : 06-24-09 12:17

We drove Manchester to Smolyan in Febuary 09 and back again in March 09.

The route We took was through France,Belgium, Germany,Austria, Hungary, Romania and into Bulgaria.

Vignettes are required for Austria, Hungary and Romania, Austria and Hungary can be bought as 1 Vignette, this cost about 20 EUR, Romania cost about 5 EUR. I experienced bad winter conditions which you won't encounter.

All of Europe was an easy and pleasant drive. Romania however was something else. Roads were terrible for the most part also because it was winter and at night, driving was extremely difficult. In summer though I imagine you would be able to make it through Romania in a day during daylight hours. The days are longer plus with light you may be able to drive a bit quicker. Not all the roads are terrible some are new but these are few and far between. During the daylight hours I did spend crossing Romania it looked very pleasant, like stepping back in time.

We crossed the Danube at Vidin which is fine except if you arrive at the wrong time you could be in for a long wait as the ferry goes when it is full. Had no problems at any border crossing including Romania. This cost approx 30EUR.


A Sat Nav is really a must but you may find that Romania and Bulgaria have no coverage, however there are very few main roads anyway in either country so it is quite easy to find your way.

In total I did 4800 miles and my car does about 30 MPG. I spent about £350 1 way on fuel. This really isn't a cheap way to travel when you add up fuel, Vignettes, Insurance, Breakdown Cover, Ferries etc. But I really would recommend it for the experience. I also made life more difficult by travelling in winter, if you were going to do it in Winter I would recommend a 4x4, in summer you would be fine in most vehicles, however care is needed travelling through Romania as some of the pot holes could rip your wheels (I am not kidding!)


I believe driving through Serbia is an easier route but my insurance wouldn't cover me.

Really just takes a bit of planning and common sense.
 
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leslielovric Author : leslielovric (78.130.191.---) 
posts : 2536
Date : 06-24-09 12:46

i have done all the routes , the best and quickest is through. Serbia and Crotia.Les. Very Happy
 
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neil40 Author : neil40 (84.12.230.---) 
posts : 165
Date : 06-25-09 17:11

Thanks for all your help.Lots of good info.Looking forward to it as i have never been to most countries we will pass through Smile...Neil
 
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patz Author : patz (---.range86-129.btcentralplus.com) 
posts : 90
Date : 06-25-09 23:17

I have step by step directions to Romania which is a similar route also includes where to buy vignettes etc and good places to stay over night if required. my email is patz121@hotmail.com if u want a copy. My colleague did this every year to an orphanage in Romania. He gave the directions to someone who wanted to go to Bulgaria and it made it very easy for this person especially knowing exactly where you buy the passes from and what borders you need to show them.

Patz
 
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   james Author :  james (94.26.10.---) 
posts : 3
Date : 06-26-09 00:35

andy the latest Garmin map has evry possible road plus the mountain paths chalets and dirt tracks i Bulgaria i think and romania and Hurvatsko as well the same.Added bonus is that Greece is in the same map with 95 % coverage so f you feel bored you can always X the border south for quality time and find your way.
 
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CIP Author : CIP (212.248.240.---) 
posts : 1
Date : 08-01-09 23:23

HI MATE!I GO IN ROMANIA NEXT WEEK SO CAN U SEND ALL THE DETAILS FOR DRIVING FROM MANCHESTER PLS HOTELS INCLUDED!CHEERS
 
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Sune Author : Sune (---.pool.einsundeins.de) 
posts : 823
Date : 08-02-09 17:16

My friends normally take the route from Berlin to Nessebar via Serbia, normally it is faster and better, just in the times with problems with macedonia and Serbia they use the EU way over Romania. The cheapest petrol you should get in Poland around 90 ct.

Sune
 
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neil40 Author : neil40 (84.12.230.---) 
posts : 165
Date : 09-12-09 10:49

Well just an update.We managed to drive to Bulgaria.We left on a tuesday and got to Bulgaria on Friday afternoon.This was staying 3 nights in hotels on the way.

Route was roughly Aberdeen to Dover (approx 11hrs!), ferry from Dover to Calais.Stayed overnight in a decent hotel in Calais.The next day was from Calais to Vienna (about 13hrs!).Overnight in Vienna.Next day from Vienna through Hungary and into Romania heading for Bucharest.After finally reaching Bucharest, we headed about an hour or so to the friendship bridge linking Romania to Rousse in Bulgaria.We were totally exhausted as we had been on the road through Romania for around 14 hrs -so stayed in Rousse for a few hrs.After breakfast, we did the last leg to Bourgas & Sarafavo! (where we were staying).This was to bring a car for my brother in law from uk to Bulgaria!!.

Anyway, the roads are brilliant across France, Belgium, Holland and Germany and only start to go downhill after Hungary.I have been told that it is much easier to go through Serbia as the roads in Romania are the worst i have ever encountered!

Smile Neil
 
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Joanne Jackson Author : Joanne Jackson (---.range81-132.btcentralplus.com) 
posts : 2965
Date : 09-14-09 19:01

Hi Neil40, it's good to hear from you and about your road trip to Bulgaria.

Did you enjoy your stay when you got there.

JJ Very Happy
 
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neil40 Author : neil40 (---.bb.sky.com) 
posts : 165
Date : 09-14-09 19:20

Yes i did thanks.It was heaven to relax on the beach after all that travelling! Very Happy
 
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Joanne Jackson Author : Joanne Jackson (---.range81-132.btcentralplus.com) 
posts : 2965
Date : 09-14-09 19:26

I bet it was.

JJ Very Happy Very Happy Very Happy
 
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welshlady Author : welshlady (---.l1.c2.dsl.pol.co.uk) 
posts : 3766
Date : 09-14-09 22:01

Thanks Neil40 Very Happy. We are thinking of driving to Bulgaria next year so I found your report very interesting.
WLx
 
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Angela Davies Author : Angela Davies (78.150.114.---) 
posts : 2
Date : 02-09-10 21:51

My husband and I are driving out to Bulgaria from the UK this summer. Could you let me know the best route to take. Also we want to leave our car there in Bulgaria as we have a small property there and we go out there every summer. Can you help me with car insurance - what companies will insure for this trip and can I get insurance just for the month. Any information re. routes, tolls, road tickets, insurance, stop over places would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks Angela
 
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Angela Davies Author : Angela Davies (78.150.114.---) 
posts : 2
Date : 02-09-10 21:52

My husband and I are driving out to Bulgaria from the UK this summer. Could you let me know the best route to take. Also we want to leave our car there in Bulgaria as we have a small property there and we go out there every summer. Can you help me with car insurance - what companies will insure for this trip and can I get insurance just for the month. Any information re. routes, tolls, road tickets, insurance, stop over places would be gratefully appreciated.
Thanks Angela
 
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F.V. Author : F.V. (---.pool1.unallocated-109-192.orangehomed) 
posts : 829
Date : 02-09-10 22:13

Angela, you could log onto www.viamichelin.co.uk, a run down of a trip last year, Dover to Dobrich
cost 245.88 euro, which was 245.88 fuel. 19.74 road Tax
Took 27.48 hours of driving, 15.49 of which was on motorways
Distance 2592 kms of which 1796 was on motorways. F.V.
 
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carl dutson Author : carl dutson (---.proxy.aol.com) 
posts : 1
Date : 03-07-10 17:23

driving to sunny beach bulgaria this summer on motor bikes,with mates. Any chance of passing information on route and what we need for boarder crossings cheers
 
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Sunny Beach Pete Author : Sunny Beach Pete (---.proxy.aol.com) 
posts : 5198
Date : 03-07-10 18:33

3 hours by plane sounds much more my cup of tea Razz

Cool
 
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carolv Author : carolv (---.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com) 
posts : 422
Date : 03-07-10 19:21

Good God SBP, where is your sense of adventure, Welshlady and myself were thinking of driving there this year and stopping off in a few different countries on route but circumstances mean its had to be cancelled til next year, i wish everyone who is travelling there the beast of luck and please report on your return.Carolv Cool Cool Cool
 
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welshlady Author : welshlady (95.147.206.---) 
posts : 3766
Date : 03-07-10 21:15

What's a 'beast of luck' CV??? Very Happy Correction, I would be doing the driving...you would be admiring the scenery!
On a more serious note,Bridget has driven to BG a few times, she may be able to give you some info. Good luck Carl, and make sure you wear your helmet!!
WLxxx
 
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carolv Author : carolv (---.dynamic.dsl.as9105.com) 
posts : 422
Date : 03-07-10 22:11

You know what i mean just a slip of the finger it can happen to the beast of us LOL xxCarolv
 
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patrick Author : patrick (82.132.210.---) 
posts : 60
Date : 04-13-11 20:00

We want to drive over in September from Devon to Varna with a van. How long will journey take and about how much you recon in diesel?
 
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June Fletcher Author : June Fletcher (91.139.235.---) 
posts : 475
Date : 04-17-11 20:12

I have cut and pasted my route that I always use, last time missed the turning for the Frankfurt motorway so I took the Munich one and I went via Villarge, but this one is a little quicker, also prices that I paid are below but it was 2 years ago so there will be a little change on petrol but not on tolls they are same. If you want a better attachment please email me and I will send it bibservices@yahoo.co.uk






Entry into FranceEntry into France

227 mi 04h22

18
A16
Close to Calais, Turn left: A16 37 mi
Bend to right
227 mi 04h22
Passing close to Dunkerque 247 mi 04h39
SPEED CAMERA: A16 km marker 116.6 (110 km/h), near Grande-Synthe. 251 mi 04h42
264 mi 04h54

Entry into BelgiumEntry into Belgium

264 mi 04h54

19
E40
A18
Continue along: E40 / A18 26 mi
290 mi 05h17
20
E40
A10
Close to Brugge, Continue along: E40 / A10 58 mi
Passing close to Gent 316 mi 05h40
Head towards:
E40
E411 - Namen
Zaventem
E19 - Bergen
Luik
E19 - A12 - Antwerpen
Charleroi 347 mi 06h07
Head towards:
E40
E411 - Namen
Zaventem
Luik
E19 - A12 - Antwerpen 347 mi 06h07
Head towards:
E40
Ring Brussel
E411 - Namen
Luik
Zaventem
E19 - Antwerpen
Expo 348 mi 06h08
348 mi 06h08

21
R0
Close to Bruxelles, Continue along: R0 12 mi
Head towards:
E40
Luik
Leuven
Brussel 359 mi 06h18
Head towards:
E40
Luik
Leuven 359 mi 06h18
360 mi 06h19
22
E40
A3
Continue along: E40 / A3 7.5 mi
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Head towards:
E314
Genk
Hasselt
Leuven 366 mi 06h25
Head towards:
E314
Genk
Hasselt
Leuven 367 mi 06h25
367 mi 06h26

23
E314
A2
Continue along: E314 / A2 towards:
E314
Aken (Aachen)
Genk
Hasselt
U.Z. Leuven
54 mi
421 mi 07h13

Entry into NetherlandsEntry into Netherlands

421 mi 07h13

24
A76
E314
Continue along: A76 / E314 17 mi
438 mi 07h28

Entry into GermanyEntry into Germany

438 mi 07h28

25
A4
Continue along: A4 49 mi
Passing close to Aachen 439 mi 07h29
Head towards:
14
Kreuz Gremberg
K.-Deutz
Königswinter
Köln/Bonn
A559 486 mi 08h09
Head towards:
Königswinter
Köln/Bonn
A559 487 mi 08h09
487 mi 08h10
26
A559
Close to Köln, Continue along: A559 2.5 mi
489 mi 08h13

27
A59
Continue along: A59 9.5 mi
Head towards:
39
Sankt Augustin-West
Frankfurt a.M.
Siegburg
Sankt Augustin
A560 498 mi 08h21
499 mi 08h22
28
A560
Continue along: A560 4.5 mi
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Head towards:
5
Kreuz Bonn/Siegburg
Köln
Frankfurt a.M.
A3 503 mi 08h25
Head towards:
Frankfurt a. M.
A3 503 mi 08h25
503 mi 08h25

29
A3
Continue along: A3 376 mi
Steep hill downwards 0.6 mi
515 mi 08h36
Steep hill downwards 1.1 mi
549 mi 09h03
Passing close to Frankfurt am Main 588 mi 09h34
Steep hill downwards 0.4 mi
637 mi 10h14
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Steep hill downwards 0.7 mi
666 mi 10h38
Passing close to Nürnberg 728 mi 11h27
Passing close to Regensburg 787 mi 12h15
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Steep hill downwards 0.8 mi
861 mi 13h15
879 mi 13h30

Entry into AustriaEntry into Austria

879 mi 13h30

30
A8
E56
Continue along: A8 / E56 47 mi
Head towards:
A8
Knoten-Wels
SLO
Graz - A9
Salzburg - A1
Wels-West 916 mi 14h01
Take the exit towards:
A9
SLO
Graz
Kirchdorf 926 mi 14h09
926 mi 14h09
31
A9
E57
Take A9 / E57 143 mi
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Bosruck
962 mi 14h40
Bosrucktunnel: Toll: 4.50 EUR
967 mi 14h46
Steep hill downwards 0.6 mi
992 mi 15h08
Gleinalmtunnel: Toll: 7.50 EUR
1010 mi 15h22
Gleinalm
1013 mi 15h25
Steep hill downwards 1.4 mi
1018 mi 15h29
Passing close to Graz 1031 mi 15h40
Plabutschtunnel
1035 mi 15h43
1069 mi 16h12


Entry into sloveniaEntry into slovenia

1069 mi 16h12
32
E57
A1
Continue along: E57 / E59 / A1 16 mi
Pesnica: Toll: 0.00 EUR
1075 mi 16h19
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
1085 mi 16h29

33
E59
Continue along: E59 0.4 mi
1086 mi 16h30
34
E59
A4
Continue along: E59 / A4 12 mi
Prepolje (Bar): Toll: 0.00 EUR
1092 mi 16h35
1098 mi 16h40

35 E59
9
Take E59 / 9 9 mi
40 mph speed limit
1107 mi 16h51
1107 mi 16h51

Entry into CroatiaEntry into Croatia

1107 mi 16h51

36 E59
Continue along: E59 0.6 mi
Bend to right
1107 mi 16h52
1107 mi 16h52
37
E59
A2
Continue along: E59 / A2 towards:
Zagreb
Krapina 37 mi
Trako¿can: Ticket purchase
1109 mi 16h53
Zapresic: Toll: 42.00 HRK
1139 mi 17h20
Take the exit towards:
Slavonski Brod
Split-Rijeka
E70
A3 1144 mi 17h25
1144 mi 17h25

38
A3
Close to Zagreb, Take A3 182 mi
Ivanja Reka: Ticket purchase
1162 mi 17h41
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Lipovac: Toll: 105.00 HRK
1324 mi 19h52
1326 mi 19h55

Entry into SerbiaEntry into Serbia

1326 mi 19h55

39
E70
Continue along: E70 / Route 4 15 mi
1340 mi 20h12
40
Take Route 1 193 mi
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
1534 mi 23h02

41 E80
Close to Niš, Turn left: E80 13 mi
1547 mi 23h18
42 E80
Turn left: E80 / Route 1.12 / Route 18 53 mi
1599 mi 24h25


Entry into BulgariaEntry into Bulgaria

1599 mi 24h25
43 E80
8
Take E80 / 8 57 mi
Pass by Kalotina 1602 mi 24h28
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Pass by Sofija 1629 mi 25h04
40 mph speed limit for 0.5 mi
1646 mi 25h29
40 mph speed limit for 0.6 mi
1651 mi 25h36
Take the exit towards:
Свиленград - Svilengrad 1656 mi 25h42
1656 mi 25h42

44
E80
A1
Take E80 / A1 101 mi
Steep hill downwards 1.8 mi
1686 mi 26h06
Steep hill downwards 0.4 mi
1688 mi 26h08
Passing close to Plovdiv 1727 mi 26h41
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
Take the exit towards:
Стара Загора - E773 - Stara Zagora
Бургас - Burgas 1757 mi 27h06
1757 mi 27h06
45
A4
Take A4 25 mi
1782 mi 27h27

46 E773
66
Close to Stara Zagora, At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit Continue along: E773 / 66 towards:
5 - Стара Загора - Stara Zagora 44 mi
Head towards:
Бургас - Burgas 1786 mi 27h33
Series of bends for 0.1 mi
1815 mi 28h18
1826 mi 28h33
47 E773
6
Close to Sliven, Continue along: E773 / E871 / 6 35 mi
You've been driving for almost 2 hours, take a break!
1861 mi 29h16

48 795
Close to Karnobat, Turn right: 795 towards:
Бургас - Burgas 5.5 mi
1866 mi 29h23
49
A4
Turn left: A4 towards:
A1 - E773 - Бургас - Burgas 22 mi
1888 mi 29h41

50
E773
6
Continue along: E773 / E871 / 6 5 mi
1893 mi 29h47
51 Arrive in Burgas 2.5 mi
1896 mi 29h56


Destination: Burgas, centre
1896 mi 29h56

Vignette purchased at Austrian Border 7.60 Euros


Tolls through Austria.

• 4.50 Euro
• 7.50 Euro

Tolls through Croatia

• 2.50 Euro
• 15 Euro

Serbian Road Tax 125 euro for month

Tolls through Serbia

• 7.80 Euro
• 15 Euro

At Bulgarian Border

• 2 Euros for disinfecting Car
• 5 euros for Vignette.

Fuel:
Left Home with full tank and filled up 3 times on journey.

• 90 ltrs cost 94.73 Euros Belgium
• 71 ltrs cost 83 Euros Austria
• 63 ltrs cost 70 Euros Croatia
• 22 ltrs cost 29 Euros Bulgaria



Cost of Journey.

• Ferry----------------------- £90
• Fuel on route------------- 268 Euro
• Tolls----------------------- 52.30 Euro
• Vignettes------------------ 12.60 Euro
• Road Tax----------------- 125 Euro
• Disinfectant-------------- 2 Euro

Total Cost £407 app.


 
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Gaz Author : Gaz (---.in-addr.btopenworld.com) 
posts : 15
Date : 06-22-11 12:15

Hi,

Replying to this as we have recently purchased property near you. in village of Rish.

Just need some info on best Route there "2011 style"

also any tips you can give us.

I'm bringing my car over and leaving it there.

Also need to get BBC,ITV TV channels - best way ?!

DSL internet - which provider / price ?

Cheers if you could advise.

Regards,

Gary.Y
 
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Jane Darke Author : Jane Darke (---.13-1.cable.virginmedia.com) 
posts : 4
Date : 08-06-11 23:45

Hi, I know you all have put so many comments on here that are really helpful but at the same time really confusing.. Razz

Me and my partner are driving over to Bulgaria (Popovo area) for Christmas this year - yes we have a 4x4, but have no idea which route to take - Romania (we hear things about corruption and terrible roads), Serbia (we hear things about bandits etc), Greece (500 miles more)...

Can anyone give me peace of mind and border crossing costs / likely fines etc so I make sure I have enough cash on me to satisfy the most enthusiastic policeman Very Happy

Thanks,
Jane
 
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Sune Author : Sune (212.23.103.---) 
posts : 823
Date : 08-09-11 00:10

All in all my bulgarian friends used normally the way over serbia if anything is right in bulgarian-serbian politic. the way via romania is just for eu reasons interessting.
May be you used the fairy from Genua to greece and driving the rest....
 
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Jane Darke Author : Jane Darke (---.13-1.cable.virginmedia.com) 
posts : 4
Date : 08-09-11 23:20

Hi Sune,

We think we have decided to come via Romania and probably spend xmas day somewhere en route - but do you know if the ferries still run over xmas and if the bridge is open to Ruse?
Thanks,
Jane
 
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philip Author : philip (---.as43234.net) 
posts : 4
Date : 10-02-11 22:02

Hi jane I have driven down afew times,& had no real problems roads on average in romania&bulgaria are pretty bad hit some pot holes and your wheels are kaput so one must drive with caution ,low profiles & alloys not advisable,I am driving down to my place in Tetovo/Rousse Oblast sometime this month &have got a Rover Freelander,as ifeelthis is going to be the best option at this time ofthe year.Think you should check whichever ferry to europe you intend to take(ie If you are thinking of crossing Xmas period they will give you details of all crossings for this period ,The friendship Bridgeto rousse from romania is always open to the best of my knowledge, Iuse one of 2 ferrys ,To svishtov or Nikopol they are only a 10 to 15 minute trip cost very little &trouble free but it depends on your final destination in Bulgaria kindest regards Philip
 
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Jane Darke Author : Jane Darke (---.13-1.cable.virginmedia.com) 
posts : 4
Date : 10-20-11 21:02

Hi Philip, thanks for your response. Looks like we are going in early April now and will take your advice ref the ferries as our final destination is in the Popovo area.
Can't wait to make the trip and explore a little in the countries we pass through, especially the transylvanian alps Very Happy Safe journey when you go again!! Jane
 
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nigel Author : nigel (---.bb.sky.com) 
posts : 246
Date : 01-08-12 16:18

Hi i don't know if you can still help me but my wife and I are planing to travel by car to bulgaria to work in a church so any help you can put my way would good
 
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