FazyMokh
Traveller
7 comments
Posted 9 years ago
Hi, I would like to know whether the train from Sofia to Budapest via Serbia. If so, do I need a visa even I’m not get off from the train. Is there any other routes that do not go through serbia to go to Budapest. Please ... In 3 months I'll be there. Tq.
Flo
Traveller
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Hi!
You can go:
a) Sofia - Belgrade night train; change in Belgrade to Belgrade - Budapest day train
If you are required to get a visa for Serbia you have to get one; there is the possibility to get a transit visa for Serbia - have a look at mfa.gov.rs
b) Sofia - Budapest night train via Romania
Flo 8)
FazyMokh
Traveller
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Hi Flo, thanks for replying. That means if I do not have a visa, I can get a visa when through Serbia? Is it easy to get the visa on arrival in Serbia. How much does it cost?
FazyMokh
Traveller
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How to go to Budapest without going through Serbia from Bulgaria. Looks like it was difficult. Anyone... Please...
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
You have to apply for a (transit) visa for Serbia in advance. More information on [ux]http://mfa.gov.rs[/ux]
As I wrote before you can also take the direct night train from Sofia to Budapest which does not run through Serbia: [u]https://rail.cc/en/train/sofia-to-budapest[/u]
FazyMokh
Traveller
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Thanks again Flo, that's better... Night train but depart from Sofia in the afternoon...
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Still faster than the route via Belgrade: [u]https://rail.cc/en/train/sofia-to-budapest[/u]
FazyMokh
Traveller
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great... thanx a lot...
FazyMokh
Traveller
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sorry, 1 more question... can I book the ticket through online.. when is the best time to make a booking? Tq.
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
No, you cant book the ticket online. There are also no special advance fare tickets available. Just buy the ticket locally in Sofia.
Are you planning to do other rail trips as well or is this your only trip?
FazyMokh
Traveller
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I will travel from istanbul to London. I will stop over at Budapest, Vienna, Venice, Rome, Amsterdam and Paris before heading to London. It will took 3 weeks. Some of the places I will go by bus. Any suggestion? :D
Flo
Traveller
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How do you get to Sofia? Bus or train?
FazyMokh
Traveller
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By bus.. Direct from Istanbul.. I understand that I have to face immigration each time to enter the border...
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Regarding your onward travel from Budapest I already gave some suggestions here: [u]https://rail.cc/de/train-ticket-istanbul-munich-amsterdam-brussels-paris-london/f11482[/u]