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How to get fromRila Monastery to Sofiaby taxi, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Taxi, bus via Blagoevgrad

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rila Monastery to Blagoevgradtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2h 19m
    $32–39

  2. Drive  109 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rila Monastery to Sofiacar car 109 km
    1h 47m
    $18–26

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rila Monastery to Dupnitsataxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Dupnitsa to Sofiatrain train Ic / ...
    2h 44m
    $34–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rila Monastery to Sofiataxi taxi 109 km
    1h 47m
    $100–130

  5. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Rila Monastery to Dupnitsa Bus Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa Bus Station to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2h 45m
    $36–45

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  • Distance: 134.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Rila Monastery to Sofia. However, you can take the taxi to Blagoevgrad then take the bus to Sofia Central Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Dupnitsa then take the train to Sofia.

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