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How to get fromBurgas to Rila Monasteryby train, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Burgas to Rila Monastery by train, taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Burgas to Kostenetstrain train Ic
    2. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    7h 7m
    $86–108

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Burgas South to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    9h 26m
    $54–78

  3. Drive  449.5 km

    1. Drive from Burgas to Rila Monasterycar car 449.5 km
    5h 16m
    $71–103

  4. Shuttle, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Burgas to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    3. Take the taxi from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    5h 47m
    $280–483

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Burgas to Rila Monastery.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 489.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 7m

What companies run services between Burgas, Bulgaria and Rila Monastery, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Burgas to Rila Monastery. However, you can take the train to Kostenets then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sofia Central Bus Station, take the bus to Dupnitsa, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery.

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