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How to get fromVeliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monasteryby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus N983
    2. Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    5h 53m
    $62–92

  2. Bus, train, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    7h
    $42–65

  3. Drive 328.3 km

    1. Drive from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monasterycar car 328.3 km
    4h 24m
    $52–75

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  • Distance: 357.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria and Rila Monastery, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery in around 4h 24m.

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