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How to get fromSofia to Rilaby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Sofia to Rila by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Line 183 bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Ул. Ген. Гурко to Село Долни Пасарелbus bus 183
    2. Walk from Село Долни Пасарел to Rilaunknown unknown
    1h 41m

  2. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Poduyane to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Walk from Kostenets to Rilaunknown unknown
    1h 56m

  3. Train, travel via Sofia

    1. Take the train from Sofia to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Walk from Kostenets to Rilaunknown unknown
    2h 4m

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  • Distance: 72.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Rila. However, you can take the line 183 bus to Село Долни Пасарел then travel to Rila. Alternatively, you can take a train from Poduyane to Rila via Kostenets in around 1h 56m.

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