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How to get fromSofia - Ovcha Kupel to Rila Monasteryby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia - Ovcha Kupel to Rila Monastery by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa Bus Station to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    2h 24m
    $34–45

  2. Drive 104 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sofia - Ovcha Kupel to Rila Monasterycar car 104 km
    1h 41m
    $17–24

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gorna banya spirka to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    3h 27m
    $32–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia - Ovcha Kupel to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi 104 km
    1h 41m
    $100–120

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  • Distance: 104.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia - Ovcha Kupel to Rila Monastery. However, you can walk to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad, take the bus to Dupnitsa Bus Station, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can walk to Нц По Рехабилитация, take the line 73 train to Ж.К. Овча Купел-2, walk to Gorna banya spirka, take the train to Dupnitsa, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery.

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