Burgas is a Black Sea port city in Bulgaria, with the Sea Garden and central pedestrian streets among its visitor areas. For a day trip from Sunny Beach, you can take a bus to the South Bus Station, then choose a city walk, a museum visit or time by the waterfront.
- Bus routes: Lines 10 and 22 connect Sunny Beach with Burgas by different routes.
- Arrival point: Intercity services use Burgas’s South Bus Station, next to the Central Railway Station.
- Museums: The Regional Historical Museum has four sites; the Archaeological Museum is wheelchair accessible.
- Before you go: Check the official site before you go for current bus schedules and museum hours, admission and access details.
Travel Options from Sunny Beach to Burgas
Lines 10 and 22 connect Sunny Beach and Burgas, with routes through different towns along the way. These are the bus options supported by the route information; confirm current departures with the operators or at the station before setting out.
Line 10
Line 10 runs between Sunny Beach and Burgas via Nessebar, Ravda, Aheloy and Pomorie. It offers a route through those coastal settlements before reaching the city.
Line 22
Line 22 connects Sunny Beach and Burgas via Nessebar, Aheloy, Kableshkovo and Laka. Its route differs from line 10 after Aheloy.
Di Es Bus EOOD and M-Bus OOD operate municipal bus lines. Schedules and fares can change, so check with the relevant operator or at the station before travelling. If you are planning other journeys around the resort, this guide to getting around Sunny Beach without a car covers the local transport context.
Starting a Walk in the City
Burgas’s central pedestrian streets and Sea Garden are useful anchors for a city walk. The South Bus Station is the intercity arrival and departure point for Sunny Beach services, and it sits next to the Central Railway Station.
From the station area, you can plan your time around the central streets and the waterfront. The Sea Garden was laid out in 1891, making it a long-established part of the city. Keep the walk flexible: the facts here identify these visitor areas, but do not establish a particular walking route or its duration.
Choosing a Museum or Waterfront Stop
You can pair a stroll through the Sea Garden with a visit to one or more of the Regional Historical Museum’s four sites. The museum’s published visitor hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; it is closed on Sunday.
The Archaeological Museum is at 21 Aleko Bogoridi Boulevard. The other sites are the Ethnographical Museum at 69 Slavianska Street, the Historical Museum at 31 Lermontov Street and the Natural History Museum at 30 Fotinov Street. The Archaeological Museum is wheelchair accessible, and toilets are available in all four museums.
Adult admission is €3.00. Students with valid ID and pensioners aged 63 or older pay €1.50; family admission is €5.00, children under 7 enter free, and visitors with disabilities enter free.
Combined admission costs €4.60 for two museums, €6.00 for three, or €9.00 for all four; a family ticket for all four is €10.00. The museums prohibit professional photo and video cameras, smoking and food inside.
For a simpler waterfront-focused visit, spend time in the Sea Garden and central pedestrian areas instead of arranging the day around museum opening hours. If Burgas is also your arrival point by air, see how to travel between Burgas Airport and Sunny Beach when planning the wider trip.
Planning the Journey Back
Return to Burgas’s South Bus Station for intercity services to Sunny Beach. The station is next to the Central Railway Station, so you can use the same transport hub for your departure that serves as the city’s arrival point.
Because bus schedules can change, check the operator or station for a current return departure before you settle into the day’s plans. You can also review Hotel Zaara’s room options as part of planning your stay in Sunny Beach.
FAQs
Which buses connect Sunny Beach and Burgas?
Lines 10 and 22 connect the two places. Line 10 goes via Nessebar, Ravda, Aheloy and Pomorie; line 22 goes via Nessebar, Aheloy, Kableshkovo and Laka.
Where do buses from Sunny Beach arrive in Burgas?
Intercity services use the South Bus Station, next to Burgas’s Central Railway Station.
When is the Regional Historical Museum open?
Its listed hours are Monday to Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with Sunday closed. Check the official site before your visit because hours can change.
Can you visit more than one museum on the same admission?
Yes. Combined admission is available for two, three or all four Regional Historical Museum sites, with prices varying by the number of museums and ticket type.