The repairs of the Giurgiu-Ruse bridge make traffic to the Bulgarian coast, which is why tourism experts have prepared a list of fast alternative routes and the cost of passing taxes.
The repairs of the Giurgiu-Ruse bridge makes traffic off to the Bulgarian coast
“Crossing the border without stopping It is a big step forward for Romanian tourism. However, repairs from the Giurgiu-Ruse bridge can generate unwanted waiting times. Therefore, we encourage tourists to explore alternative, fast and safe variants. The Bulgarian coast is closer than we think, and the regional infrastructure allows excellent routes to destinations such as Balchik, Albena or Golden Sands ”declared Lucian Bădîrcea, CEO Iri Travel.
Alternate road routes recommended according to the departure area:
- Dobrogea, Moldova, Constanța, Galați, Brăila, Iași, Bârlad:
• Vama Veche – Durankulak: ideal access to Ezerets, Kavarna, Balchik, Albena, Golden Sands.
• Black Voda – Kardam: effective alternative to avoid the crowds from Giurgiu.
- Calarasi, Slobozia, Buzău, Oltenia, Muntenia:
• Călărași – Silistra (ferry): fast crossing, ~ 10 euros/car.
- Oltenia, Banat, Arad, Timișoara, Craiova:
• Calafat – Vidin (road bridge): recommended route, fee ~ 6 euros.
- Craiova area and tourists in transit to Greece/Turkey:
• Bechet – Oreahovo (Feribot): Comfortable alternative, ~ 12 euros.
- For lower traffic:
• Lipnita – Kaynardzha / Dobromir – Krushari: open daily between 08: 00-20: 00, fast and less crowded road points.
Useful information for tourists:
• The online traffic application – Border Police: Real time consultation of waiting times.
• Vigneta for Bulgaria: 15 Leva (week), 30 Leva (month). It is recommended to purchase online.
• Crossing charges:
◦ Giurgiu – Russian: 3 euros
◦ Calafat – Vidin: 6 euros
◦ Calarasi – Silistra: 10 euros
◦ Bechet – Oreahovo: 12 euros
Recommended route for tourists from Bucharest:
For tourists from Bucharest, a beautiful and relaxing route is the one on the Sun Highway, exit at Vama Veche, with stops at Kaliakra or at Queen Maria’s castle.
Tails, nerves and many hours of waiting at the “Friendship Bridge”
Tails at the Giurgiu-Ruse border crossing point, where works are still carried out on the Bulgarian section of the “Friendship Bridge”. Romanians who want to reach Greece have to wait even six hours to cross the bridge.
“Army patiently. It is the first time in 20 years of Greece, when we stay 2 hours in line, bar to bar, I just arrived on the friendship bridge, we did 3 km in 2 hours. Even when I wasn’t in Schengen I didn’t stay so much. I really don’t know what the cause is“, A Romanian said on Facebook.
“I waited for 6 hours on the bridge of non-friendship, because it is circulating on a single tape because of the works on the Bulgarian side. So if you have a way through Bulgaria this year, avoid Russian Customs at any price! “Said another tourist.
“If we had spent in Bulgaria, the traffic was going, but we go to Greece. You can only do it intentionally every summer. You cannot do it in March, April, May? When you do it? June, July, August.”said an exasperated driver, who had to wait for hours in line, according to the observer.
The agglomeration was even higher at the weekend, the waiting time was five to six hours.
The drivers who crossed the border to Bulgaria, at the Giurgiu-Ruse border crossing, waited in the column on Saturday morning about 10 km, to cross the friendship bridge. Meanwhile, traffic has been fluidized.
According to the quoted source, the shortest waiting time is between 3 and 4 in the morning, a quarter of an hour. Over 35 thousand vehicles passed on the Giurgiu bridge to Bulgaria.
