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How to get fromPlovdiv to Rilaby train, unknown, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Plovdiv to Rila by train, unknown, or bus

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  1. Train, travel

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    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Walk from Kostenets to Rilaunknown unknown
    1h 38m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus bus
    2. Walk from Samokov to Rilaunknown unknown
    3h 1m

  3. Bus, travel via Yakoruda

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Yakorudabus bus
    2. Walk from Yakoruda to Rilaunknown unknown
    3h 20m

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  • Distance: 107.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Rila. However, you can take the train to Kostenets then travel to Rila. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plovdiv to Rila via Samokov in around 3h 1m.

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