How Do You Book Train Travel From Istanbul To Sofia?
Travel between the “Gateway to the East” of Istanbul and Sofia, Bulgaria, is made simple with daily train service aboard the Bosphorus Express. Book your ticket through Rail Europe by visiting the Web site (see Resources) or calling a North American agent at (888) 382-RAIL. Decide on your preferred sleeping arrangements for the 13-hour, overnight trip to Sofia. You can simply book a regular seat if you desire, but the sleeper supplement will probably prove well worth it. Arrive at the train station by 9:30 for your 10:00 departure. This 30-minute buffer should be plenty of time to load luggage and have any last-minute questions answered before your trip. Disembark the train briefly at the Bulgarian border for a passport stamp. The train cars will switch at Dimitrovgrad where your Bosphorus Express trip will become the Balkan Express for the last leg of your trip. Take a look at a regional map to get an idea of where you’re going and what possible stops lie in your path. If your timing
