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How to get fromSofia to Rila Monastery Forestby bus, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus, taxi via Blagoevgrad

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad to Rila Monastery Foresttaxi taxi
    2h 32m
    $32–40

  2. Drive  109.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sofia to Rila Monastery Forestcar car 109.2 km
    1h 47m
    $18–26

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monastery Foresttaxi taxi
    2h 40m
    $32–43

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Rila Monastery Foresttaxi taxi 109.2 km
    1h 47m
    $100–130

  5. Bus, taxi

    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 Monastery Foresttaxi taxi
    3h
    $34–45

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  • Distance: 135.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

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

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