About Walter Wornick Expertise I can answer questions about travel to and within Bulgaria. I can advise on sites to see and historic significance of many towns, cities and areas in Bulgaria. I am especially interested in the many monasteries and Eastern Orthodox churches in the country, places of horticultural interest, railroads, museum villages, folk festivals and places of scenic beauty, agricultural products, wines and birdlore.
Experience I have visited Bulgaria, as a tourist, six times in the last six years. I have traveled widely in the country and have many contacts there. I have some knowledge of the history of the country and collect books about Bulgaria for reference purposes.I do not speak Bulgarian, but have associates who do.
Publications I have written about trips to Bulgaria for the International Travel News and the Ascutney Travel Newsletter.
Education/Credentials I have an MS in Education and some advanced work.
Expert: Walter Wornick Date: 7/21/2005 Subject: transportation
Question I will go to Bulgaria and Romania for holiday on
October 2005. Can you kindly advise me how to getto Bucharest-Romania from Sofia-Bulgaria by
train, e.g. train station, ticket price, time table etc. I look forward to your reply soon.
Thank you.
Answer I didn't answer this question right away as I am not a Travel Agent, but provide general information about travel in Bulgaria. You didn't say where you reside. May I suggest if you are in the USA, you call the free-phone # of an Agency that deals mainly with International Train Trav el. They can give you the specifics of current timetables, prices and such. Contact Ascutney Travel, 46 Tremont Square, Claremont, NH 03743 - 1-800-TRAINS-4. They can write tickets for you with payment in American dollars. I have found them to be reliable.
The Train Station is easily found in Sofia. There is also a Bus Terminal across from it where busses can be found to Bucharest. They may be a bit more reasonable but the train will probably be faster and more comfortable.Be careful wandering around the area of the train station, especially after dark, as there are those who would prey on travelers there.You will probably be able to get a direct train to Bucharest, going through Ruse, but you may have to change at Gorna Oryahovica, near Veliko Tarnovo which is a major rail hub. There is always a delay at the border, so figure that into your plans, but it is usually still less than if you were trav eling by car. I know you will find Bulgaria an interesting place to visit.
