1GB
Best match7 days
41 countries
- Hotspot
- 5G
$5.60$5.90−5%
Bulgaria eSIM
In Bulgaria a great many signs and menus are written in Cyrillic, so carrying data changes the trip completely: you will use camera translation almost daily. On top of that, the run from Sofia to the Black Sea coast or up into the Rila mountains takes hours, and most people end up booking transport and rooms from the phone while already under way.
Plans listed
49
Network
A1 Bulgaria, Yettel Bulgaria, Vivacom
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
EUR
This page carries 49 eSIM plans for Bulgaria, riding on A1 Bulgaria / Yettel Bulgaria / Vivacom with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups7 packages
How much data
7 packages
1GB
7 days
Bulgaria
- Hotspot
- 5G
$1.80$1.90−5%
1GB
7 days
41 countries
- Hotspot
- 5G
$6.55$6.90−5%
1GB
7 days
117 countries
- Hotspot
- 5G
$8.45$8.90−5%
1GB
365 days
117 countries
- Hotspot
- 5G
$12.25$12.90−5%
1GB
7 days
127 countries
- Hotspot
- 5G
$13.20$13.90−5%
1GB
365 days
127 countries
- Hotspot
- 5G
$24.60$25.90−5%
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
Bulgaria +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Best for heavy data
Bulgaria +40 countries 50GB 180 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 180 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$112.90$107.25
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$55.30$52.53Pick this plan
Bulgaria +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Cheapest$30.90$29.35Pick this plan
Bulgaria +40 countries 10GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Extra headroom$30.90$29.35Pick this plan
Bulgaria +40 countries 10GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Most flexible$69.30$65.83Pick this plan
Bulgaria +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days5 packages
Bulgaria 1GB 7 days
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
Bulgaria +116 countries 1GB 7 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: Bulgaria, Japan, Australia +114See all
Bulgaria, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90$8.45
Bulgaria +126 countries 1GB 7 days
127 countries · partner networks
Works in 127 countries: Bulgaria, Japan, Australia +124See all
Bulgaria, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Vietnam, Albania, Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Martinique, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Réunion, Romania, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90$13.20
8–15 days2 packages
Bulgaria 3GB 15 days
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$2.90$2.75
Bulgaria +40 countries 3GB 15 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
16 days and longer27 packages
Bulgaria 3GB 30 days
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$3.90$3.70
Bulgaria 5GB 30 days
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
Bulgaria 10GB 30 days
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90$8.45
Bulgaria +40 countries 3GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
Bulgaria +116 countries 1GB 365 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: Bulgaria, Japan, Australia +114See all
Bulgaria, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
Bulgaria +40 countries 3GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$13.90$13.20
Daily · unlimited with fair use13 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
Bulgaria 1GB per day
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Choose network
Bulgaria 500MB per day
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Bulgaria 2GB per day
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
500 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Choose network
Bulgaria 5GB per day
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 5GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Bulgaria +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Bulgaria 3GB per day
A1 / Vivacom / Telenor
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Covers several countries33 packages
Packages valid beyond one country; the card lists them.
Bulgaria +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
Bulgaria +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria +38See all
Bulgaria, United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$7.90$7.50
Every plan, as a list (14)+
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
Around 700MB to 1.5GB a day covers maps, camera translation, messaging and photos. If you are on the coast and upload clips every evening, push the estimate up towards 2GB.
When you land
Sofia (SOF) is the main airport, while Burgas (BOJ) and Varna (VAR) carry the summer traffic to the Black Sea coast and Plovdiv (PDV) takes some seasonal flights. Overland, the common crossings are Ruse to Giurgiu in Romania and Kulata heading into Greece, so bring the line up before you reach the border post.
Where coverage changes
Sofia, Plovdiv, Varna and Burgas are well covered, including the Sofia metro, and the beach strips hold up in summer even if they slow when crowds peak. It genuinely thins on the climb to the Seven Rila Lakes, along the Pirin and Rhodope ridges, and on the village roads through the southern mountains.
Cities travellers ask about
- Sofia — Capital under Vitosha; data goes on translating signs and buying transit tickets.
- Plovdiv — Cobbled old town on hills where maps help a lot finding the way up and down.
- Varna — Black Sea port and the base for the northern coastal resorts.
- Veliko Tarnovo — Fortress town on cliffs, with winding lanes and a few dead spots.
- Bansko — Ski town below Pirin; fine in the village, thinner on the upper pistes.
Apps to install before you fly
- Bolt for rides in Sofia and the larger cities
- TaxiMe, the taxi app locals use widely
- The BDZ app from Bulgarian State Railways for times and tickets
Networks in Bulgaria
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| A1 Bulgaria | 4G / 5G |
| Yettel Bulgaria | 4G / 5G |
| Vivacom | 4G / 5G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria +40 countries 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria +40 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| Bulgaria +40 countries 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
I cannot read Cyrillic — how do I get around Bulgaria?+
Mostly with camera translation, which is exactly why you want data on you all day rather than only in the hotel. Street signs, bus timetables and small restaurant menus are often Cyrillic only. Also download the Bulgarian offline language pack as a backup for the stretches in the mountains where signal disappears.
Will I have signal at the Seven Rila Lakes?+
Some, around the cable car station and the mountain hut, but on the walking circuit between the lakes it drops out for long stretches. Download the route offline beforehand, agree a clear meeting point with your group before you set off, and carry extra battery, because a phone hunting for a network drains faster than usual.
I am continuing to Romania or Greece — do I need a different plan?+
Not if the plan you are on lists those countries too, so always open the country list before buying. A single-country plan simply stops working the moment you cross, and a border crossing is exactly when you most need maps and onward timetables. Check the list rather than assuming a regional name covers everything nearby.
When does a Bulgaria eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026