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How to get fromSkopje to Seven Rila Lakesby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Skopje to Seven Rila Lakes by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Kyustendilbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kyustendil to Dupnitsabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Seven Rila Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 24m
    $40–51

  2. Drive 202.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Skopje to Seven Rila Lakescar car 202.5 km
    3h 36m
    $32–47

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Skopje Nikola Karev to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Citylines 68
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    8h 24m
    $35–47

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 201.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Skopje, North Macedonia and Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Skopje to Seven Rila Lakes. However, you can take the bus to Kyustendil, take the bus to Dupnitsa, then take the taxi to Seven Rila Lakes. Alternatively, you can drive from Skopje to Seven Rila Lakes in around 3h 36m.

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