Rome2Rio

How to get fromSofia to Rila (Station)by train, bus, car, or taxi

Find Transport to Rila (Station)

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 6 ways to get from Sofia to Rila (Station) by train, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Kocherinovotrain train Ic / ...
    2h 36m
    $10–14

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Rilabus bus
    3h 45m
    $4–6

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Rilabus bus
    3h 25m
    $6–7

  4. Drive  88.3 km

    1. Drive from Sofia to Rila (Station)car car 88.3 km
    1h 21m
    $15–21

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Rila (Station)taxi taxi 88.3 km
    1h 21m
    $80–100

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Rilabus bus
    3h 25m
    $12–16

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Sofia to Rila (Station).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 122.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 36m

What companies run services between Sofia, Bulgaria and Rila (Station), Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Kocherinovo hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Rila via Blagoevgrad in around 3h 25m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There