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How to get fromSofia to Zhelenby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sofia to Zhelen by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sofia to Jelentrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Jelen to Zhelentaxi taxi
    1h 8m
    $10–14

  2. Drive  47 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sofia to Zhelencar car 47 km
    58 min
    $8–11

  3. Line 27 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Бул. Ген.Н.Столетов to Гара Курило - По Желаниеbus bus 27
    2. Take the train from Kurilo to Jelentrain train Ic / ...
    1h 54m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sofia to Zhelentaxi taxi 47 km
    58 min
    $45–55

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  • Distance: 45 km
  • Duration: 1h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Sofia to Zhelen. However, you can take the train to Jelen then take the taxi to Zhelen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Бул. Ген.Н.Столетов to Zhelen via Гара Курило - По Желание, Kurilo, and Jelen in around 1h 54m.

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