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How to get fromSofia to Rila National Parkby bus, car, taxi, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Rila National Park by bus, car, taxi, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dupnitsa to Samokovbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Samokov to Maliovitsabus bus
    4h 52m
    $5–9

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Poduyane to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Samokov to Maliovitsabus bus
    5h 14m
    $4–8

  3. Drive 85.4 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Seven Rila Lakescar car 85.4 km
    2h 5m
    $14–20

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Seven Rila Lakestaxi taxi 85.4 km
    2h 5m
    $80–100

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sofia to Rila National Park.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 134.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rila National Park, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Maliovitsa via Dupnitsa, Samokov, and Maliovitsa in around 4h 52m.

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