Navigate Bulgarian roads confidently with our comprehensive guide to local driving regulations. Armed with this knowledge, you can drive safely and smoothly through the beautiful landscapes of Bulgaria. Stay informed, and stay secure!
An overview of speed limits in miles Bulgaria. For cars and vans, the maximum speed permitted in Bulgaria on motorways is 87 mph (140 km/h); on expressways, it is 75 mph (120 km/h); on main roads and minor roads outside built-up areas, it is 56 mph (90 km/h); and in built-up areas, it is 31 mph (50 km/h), unless otherwise stated by traffic signs. Note that the speed limit signs in Bulgaria indicate the speed in kilometers per hour (km/h). On the infographics on the right, you can find the calculated speed limits in miles per hour (US-style signs) and original kilometers per hour (EU-style signs). It may be difficult, but you must be accustomed to the Bulgarian speed limit sign style if you drive in Bulgaria. The table below shows speed limits in kilometers per hour (km/h).
An overview of speed limits in Bulgaria. For cars and vans, the maximum speed permitted in Bulgaria on motorways is 140 km/h; on expressways, it is 120 km/h; on main roads and minor roads outside built-up areas, it is 90 km/h; and in built-up areas, it is 50 km/h, unless otherwise stated by traffic signs. The following are the permitted maximum speeds in Bulgaria (km/h) for all vehicle categories
