General Information about Tariffs
All the railway tariffs include the cost of transporting a passenger’s luggage. Under tariffs * and A, the Bulgarian State Railways can issue tickets for travel to stations beyond Vienna. However, travel from Bulgaria to Vienna is covered by tariff C. For this reason, a passenger going from Sofia to London must have two separate tickets: one valid from Sofia to Vienna, and another for travel beyond Vienna.
Transport of Emigrants
The Bulgarian State Railways do not have any special rules or special prices for emigrants. Emigrants are treated the same as ordinary passengers and must buy regular tickets.
Passenger Reductions and Discounts
Groups Eligible for a 50% Reduction
A discount of 50% off the normal ticket price is offered to the following groups:
Children aged 4 to 10. No documents are required. Children under 4 travel for free if they do not occupy their own seat Local Ephesus Tour Guides.
Members of the military profession.
Students traveling individually. Students must show a certificate from their school authorities.
Seasonal workers, such as harvest workers, mowers, and masons, when traveling in groups of at least 40 people.
Members of scientific organizations, pilgrims, and theatrical groups, when traveling in parties of at least 20 people.
Railway employees, after they have already used their right to travel for free, and the members of their families. These individuals must show a card issued personally by the General Management.
Booking offices issue children’s and soldiers’ tickets without any special documents. Other categories must present the required certificates.
Students Traveling in Groups
When students travel in groups of at least 10 people and are accompanied by their teachers, they receive a 75% discount on the normal fare.
Free Travel
The following categories may travel free of charge on the State railways:
Government ministers and certain high officials.
Railway employees, in three cases:
While carrying out their official duties.
Twice a year when they are on official leave.
When they are newly appointed or dismissed.
People who may travel for free are given annual passes and special permits as proof of their right.