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How to get fromTimișoara to Rila Monastery Nature Parkby bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Timișoara to Rila Monastery Nature Park by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Timișoara to Sofiabus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monastery Nature Parktaxi taxi
    15h 3m
    $129–189

  2. Drive 641.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Timișoara to Rila Monastery Nature Parkcar car 641.2 km
    9h 3m
    $103–148

  3. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane TSR - SOF
    2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monastery Nature Parktaxi taxi
    11h 23m
    $173–300

  4. Bus, train to Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport, fly, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Timişoara to Moraviţabus bus
    2. Take the train from Vrsac to Novi Beogradtrain train
    3. Fly from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport (BEG) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane BEG - SOF
    4. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monastery Nature Parktaxi taxi
    12h 8m
    $147–284

Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 861.8 km
  • Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Timișoara, Romania and Rila Monastery Nature Park, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Timișoara to Rila Monastery Nature Park. However, you can take the bus to Sofia, walk to Sofia, take the train to Kostenets, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery Nature Park. Alternatively, you can drive from Timișoara to Rila Monastery Nature Park in around 9h 3m.

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