What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes is to bus which costs $65 - $120 and takes 14h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 46m and costs $100 - $280.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Seven Rila Lakes?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at Dupnitsa via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.

How far is it from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes?

The distance between Budapest and Seven Rila Lakes is 719 km. The road distance is 841.6 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes without a car is to bus which takes 14h 52m and costs $65 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes bus from?

Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes bus arrive?

Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes is 842 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes.

Where can I stay near Seven Rila Lakes?

There are 181+ hotels available in Seven Rila Lakes.

Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakes by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Sofia Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BUD - SOF
2. Take the taxi from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Seven Rila Lakestaxi
5h 46m
$103–277
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Skopje International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Skopje International Airport (SKP)plane BUD - SKP
2. Drive from Skopje-Airport-SKP to Seven Rila Lakescar
7h
$62–187
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus
14h 52m
$65–116
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Baile Herculanetrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Băile Herculane to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain Ic / ...
22h 58m
$92–134
Drive 841.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Seven Rila Lakescar 841.6 km
8h 55m
$147–213
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VIE - SOF
3. Take the taxi from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Seven Rila Lakestaxi
8h 25m
$135–398

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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Distance: 718.8 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Deák Ferenc tér M to Seven Rila Lakes via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, Sofia Central Bus Station, and Dupnitsa in around 14h 52m.

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