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How to get fromSofia to Rakovskiby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the taxi from Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station to Rakovskitaxi taxi
    2h 13m
    $29–36

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Manoletrain train Ic
    3h 43m
    $15–20

  3. Drive  160.4 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Rakovskicar car 160.4 km
    1h 32m
    $26–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Rakovskitaxi taxi 160.4 km
    1h 32m
    $150–180

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus Citylines 11 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Rakovskibus bus
    4h 19m
    $15–38

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  • Distance: 168.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 13m

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

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Manole once daily. Tickets cost $3–5 and the journey takes 3h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Rakovski via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Plovdiv, and Rakovski in around 4h 19m.

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