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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Maliovitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $86–109

  2. Drive 210.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Rila Monasterycar car 210.4 km
    3h 21m
    $34–48

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    3h 22m
    $87–113

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Maliovitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    7h 6m
    $84–108

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Rila Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Samokov, take the bus to Maliovitsa, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kostenets then take the taxi to Rila Monastery.

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