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How to get fromKavála to Rila Monasteryby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kavála to Rila Monastery by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Banskobus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Bansko to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    4h 29m
    $59–78

  2. Bus, taxi via Sérres

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Serresbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    4h 52m
    $38–52

  3. Drive 250.5 km

    1. Drive from Kavála to Rila Monasterycar car 250.5 km
    3h 56m
    $53–76

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus bus
    4h 47m
    $45–61

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 253.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

What companies run services between Kavála, Greece and Rila Monastery, Bulgaria?

Kaleia operates a bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad twice daily. Tickets cost $25–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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