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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

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    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
    $47–62

  2. Drive  250.5 km

    1. Drive from Kavála to Rila Monasterycar car 250.5 km
    3h 56m
    $54–78

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus bus
    5h 17m
    $53–71

  4. Bus, taxi via Dráma

    1. Take the bus from Drama to Sérresbus 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
    5h 27m

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  • Distance: 253.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

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

Kaleia operates a bus from Kavala Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad 3 times a week. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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