Local Public Transit Routes

There is no direct public bus service from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sunny Beach (Slanchev Bryag). Travelers should first take bus route 409 from Varna Airport to the Varna Central Bus Station (Avtogara), and from there, take another bus service to Sunny Beach.

To travel from Varna to Nessebar with luggage, the most economical option is the bus from the central bus station, taking approximately 2 hours. Taxi services are available, costing around 100-120 BGN, while private transfer services are priced between 80-100 BGN. Direct bus services might be more expensive.

For travel from Varna Airport to Sunny Beach (Bulgaria), utilize buses from Varna Central Bus Station. Route 409 is a regular service. Check the schedule on the Varna bus station's official website. If transiting through Istanbul, a shuttle service operates from the new airport to the central bus station (approx. 40 minutes). From there, various bus companies, including Arda Tur, offer services. Booking bus tickets in advance may not always be necessary, though sometimes travel insurance against visa rejection is offered with ticket purchase.

Public transport route from Pomorie to Mall Galleria in Burgas: take an intercity bus, get off at 'Zornitsa' stop near Park Sveta Troitsa, and walk about 10 minutes through the park to the mall, avoiding the longer bus route via Burgas bus station (Autogara Yug).

For information on regular flights from Burgas Airport during the autumn/winter season, consult the official Burgas Airport website, which usually provides schedules up to November 1st. Be aware that Burgas Airport may have limited or no operations during winter months, while Varna Airport offers a broader range of destinations.

To travel from St. Vlas or Burgas to Sofia Airport, you will likely need to take a bus to Sofia city center first, and then transfer to the airport. Check bus schedules from Burgas to Sofia (central bus station). From Sofia's central bus station, local buses or taxis can take you to Sofia Airport (SOF). Booking in advance is recommended, especially for specific time slots like 5 AM.

To travel to Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia from Sofia, Bulgaria, by public transport, one would typically need to find bus or train connections. Inquiring at Sofia's central bus or train station for the most direct or convenient routes would be advisable.

To find the bus schedule from Burgas South Bus Station to Tsarevo, refer to the official website of Burgas Avtogara Yug (Burgas South Bus Station).

To travel from Sofia, Bulgaria, to Ohrid, North Macedonia, the recommended route is to take a bus from Sofia to Skopje, the capital of North Macedonia. From Skopje, arrange onward transport to Ohrid.

To travel between Bulgarian resort towns like Sunny Beach or Pomorie and Burgas, consider bus route #10, which passes through Burgas Airport (Sarafovo). Taxi services are also available, with companies like 'Triumph' (phone: +359 52 644 444). Note that transfer prices from the airport can be around 200-240 EUR.

Public transport route from Elenite to Sunny Beach Lidl: Take bus number 8. Alight at the 'Efir' stop, walk back to the intersection, turn left towards the Varna highway. The Lidl supermarket is located near the roundabout with a pedestrian crossing.

To reach Lidl in Ravda from Sunny Beach, consider bus routes #5, #8, or the new route #3. Route #3 operates hourly from Sunny Beach (Emona) to Ravda (Lidl terminus).

To travel from St. Vlas to Zheravna in Nessebar by bus, you can take bus routes 5 or 8 towards the stadium in Nessebar, then walk approximately 10 minutes. Alternatively, take bus 5 or 8 to the bus station (avtogara) in Nessebar and transfer to bus route 22 which goes directly to Zheravna.

Public transport is highly recommended for travel between coastal cities in Bulgaria (e.g., Burgas to Sozopol or Nessebar) due to cost-efficiency. Renting a car for border crossings (e.g., into Turkey) is discouraged due to long queues at customs. For local sightseeing (like Ravadinovo Castle), a rental car is a convenient option.