What is the cheapest way to get from Varna to Rila National Park?

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Rila National Park is to train and bus which costs $9 - $16 and takes 10h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Varna to Rila National Park?

The fastest way to get from Varna to Rila National Park is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Rila National Park?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Rila National Park. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Maliovitsa via Plovdiv and Samokov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.

How far is it from Varna to Rila National Park?

The distance between Varna and Rila National Park is 534 km. The road distance is 521.3 km.

How do I travel from Varna to Rila National Park without a car?

The best way to get from Varna to Rila National Park without a car is to train and bus which takes 10h 56m and costs $9 - $16.

How long does it take to get from Varna to Rila National Park?

It takes approximately 10h 56m to get from Varna to Rila National Park, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varna to Rila National Park bus from?

Varna to Rila National Park bus services, operated by Karat-S, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Where does the Varna to Rila National Park bus arrive?

Varna to Rila National Park bus services, operated by Karat-S, arrive at Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop.

Can I drive from Varna to Rila National Park?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Rila National Park is 521 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Varna to Rila National Park.

Where can I stay near Rila National Park?

There are 549+ hotels available in Rila National Park.

Varna to Rila National Park - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Varna to Rila National Park by train, bus, car, plane, or shuttle

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Varna to Kostenetstrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
10h 56m
$10–15
Train, bus via Karnobat
cheapest
1. Take the train from Varna to Karnobattrain Re / ...
2. Take the train from Karnobat to Kostenetstrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
12h 2m
$9–16
Bus
1. Take the bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stopbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus
11h 32m
$69–100
Drive 521.3 km
1. Drive from Varna to Seven Rila Lakescar 521.3 km
6h 39m
$83–119
Fly from Varna Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
2. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain
3. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
8h
$141–241
Shuttle to Burgas Airport, fly, train, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Sunny Beachshuttle
2. Fly from Burgas Airport (BOJ) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane BOJ - SOF
3. Take the train from Iskarsko Shose to Kostenetstrain
4. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus
10h 26m
$181–407
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Varna to Plovdivshuttle
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus
10h 22m
$98–396

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

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Distance: 534.1 km
Duration: 10h 56m

What companies run services between Varna, Bulgaria and Rila National Park, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Maliovitsa via Plovdiv Central Train Station Bus Stop, Plovdiv, Samokov, and Maliovitsa in around 11h 32m.

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