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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    $29–36

  2. Drive 109.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sofia to Rila Monasterycar car 109.2 km
    1h 48m
    $18–25

  3. Bus, taxi via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa Bus Station to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    3h
    $31–39

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    2h 4m
    $30–37

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi 109.2 km
    1h 48m
    $85–110

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia to Rila Monastery.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 132.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

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

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

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