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How to get fromPlovdiv to Rila Municipalityby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    5h 56m
    $21–27

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Blagoevgradbus bus
    6h 28m
    $8–10

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv Bus Station South to Sofiabus bus FlixBus N1999
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    6h 25m
    $11–15

  4. Drive  190.4 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Rila Municipalitycar car 190.4 km
    2h 57m
    $31–45

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  • Distance: 267.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Plovdiv, Bulgaria and Rila Municipality, Oblast Kyustendil, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Plovdiv to Rila Municipality via Sofia and Dupnitsa in around 5h 56m. Alternatively, BG Razpisanie operates a bus from Plovdiv to Blagoevgrad once daily. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 4h 48m.

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