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How to get fromPirot to Rila Monasteryby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pirot to Rila Monastery by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kalotina - Zapad to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $34–45

  2. Drive 187.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pirot to Rila Monasterycar car 187.8 km
    2h 37m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, taxi via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    5h 39m
    $40–56

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    5h 55m
    $38–55

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdikabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa Bus Station to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    6h 35m
    $40–57

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 222.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Pirot, Serbia and Rila Monastery, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Pirot to Rila Monastery. However, you can drive to Kalotina - Zapad, take the train to Sofia, take the train to Dupnitsa, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika, walk to Sofia Central Bus Station, take the bus to Dupnitsa, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery.

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