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How to get fromBansko to Rila National Parkby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Bansko to Rila National Park by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bansko to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Samokovbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Samokov to Maliovitsabus bus
    6h 3m
    $11–17

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bansko to Septemvritrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus bus
    9h 26m
    $6–11

  3. Drive 120 km

    1. Drive from Bansko to Seven Rila Lakescar car 120 km
    2h 18m
    $19–28

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Bansko to Seven Rila Lakestaxi taxi 120 km
    2h 18m
    $55–75

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Bansko to Rila National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 155.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Rila National Park, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bansko to Maliovitsa via Blagoevgrad, Samokov, and Maliovitsa in around 6h 3m.

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