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How to get fromVarna to Rila Monasteryby plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Varna to Rila Monastery by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    2. Take the taxi from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    4h
    $227–341

  2. Train, bus, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Varna to Kostenetstrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Maliovitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    13h 6m
    $54–75

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Dupnitsabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    10h 14m
    $64–136

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Varna to Karnobattrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Karnobat to Kostenetstrain train Ic
    3. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $57–76

  5. Drive 546.8 km

    1. Drive from Varna to Rila Monasterycar car 546.8 km
    6h 57m
    $87–125

  6. Bus, taxi via Plovdiv

    1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Maliovitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    13h 42m
    $114–160

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 492.6 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Rila Monastery, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Varna to Rila Monastery. However, you can take the shuttle to Varna Airport, walk to Varna Airport (VAR) airport, fly to Sofia Airport (SOF), then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Sofia Central Bus Station, take the bus to Dupnitsa, then take the taxi to Rila Monastery.

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