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How to get fromRuse to Rila Monastery Nature Parkby bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ruse to Rila Monastery Nature Park by bus, train, taxi, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monastery Nature Parktaxi taxi
    9h 18m
    $52–84

  2. Train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monastery Nature Parktaxi taxi
    10h 43m
    $42–55

  3. Drive 401.5 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Rila Monastery Nature Parkcar car 401.5 km
    6h 55m
    $64–92

  4. Shuttle, fly, train, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monastery Nature Parktaxi taxi
    9h 34m
    $200–442

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Ihtiman Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Ihtiman Bus Station to Rila Monastery Nature Parktaxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $67–91

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 467.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Rila Monastery Nature Park, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Ruse to Rila Monastery Nature Park. However, you can take the bus to Sofia Central Bus Station, walk to Sofia, take the train to Kostenets, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery Nature Park. Alternatively, you can take the train to Plovdiv, take the train to Kostenets, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery Nature Park.

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