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How to get fromVelingrad to Rila Monasteryby bus, taxi, train, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Velingrad to Rila Monastery by bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Velingrad to Yakorudabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Yakoruda to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $32–39

  2. Drive 110.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Velingrad to Rila Monasterycar car 110.6 km
    3h 13m
    $18–26

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Velingrad to Yambtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Yamb to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $30–37

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Velingrad to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi 110.6 km
    3h 13m
    $45–60

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 111.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Velingrad to Rila Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Yakoruda then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can take the train to Yamb then take the taxi to Rila Monastery.

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