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

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There are 3 ways to get from Melnik to Rila Monastery by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Melnik to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    2h 27m
    $32–40

  2. Drive  118.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Melnik to Rila Monasterycar car 118.4 km
    1h 49m
    $19–27

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Melnik to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi 118.4 km
    1h 49m
    $120–150

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  • Distance: 123.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Melnik to Rila Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Blagoevgrad then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Melnik to Rila Monastery in around 1h 49m.

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