Book tickets online through the Rail Europe Web site (see Resources below). You can also book by phone at 1-888-382-RAIL. The journey will be inexpensive to moderately priced.
Select travel dates and times, keeping in mind the best times of the year to travel to Macedonia are in the spring and summer months.
Choose a seat type for your train ticket. Although the trip will only last a few hours, you might want to consider a sleeping car to rest while you enjoy the beautiful scenery out your window.
Select a departure city within Bulgaria. Sofia is a good choice because it is the central train hub that offers a variety of connections into Macedonia.
Select an arrival city within Macedonia. Consider Skopje, the centrally located capital city.
Consider purchasing a return ticket to Bulgaria as two-way tickets are often sold at a better price than two single one-way tickets.
Retain all confirmation numbers and itineraries from your travel agent or online vendor. Request that all information be either mailed or emailed to you in a timely fashion.
Plan any local transportation in Bulgaria prior to your departure using the Bulgarian State Railway Web site (see Resources below).
