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How to get fromVeliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Municipalityby bus, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Municipality by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus N983
    6h 45m
    $33–52

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Boboshevotrain train Ic / ...
    8h 26m
    $35–44

  3. Drive 308.3 km

    1. Drive from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Municipalitycar car 308.3 km
    3h 59m
    $49–71

  4. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Sofia-Bucharest
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus bus
    7h 37m

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  • Distance: 340.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Veliko Tŭrnovo, Bulgaria and Rila Municipality, Oblast Kyustendil, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal 5 times a week. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Veliko Tarnovo to Rila Municipality via Gorna Oryahovitsa, Sofia, and Boboshevo in around 8h 26m.

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