What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes is to bus which costs $30 - $50 and takes 11h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 7h and costs $160 - $310.

How far is it from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes?

The distance between Bucharest and Seven Rila Lakes is 553 km. The road distance is 461.2 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 27m and costs $85 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes?

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes, including transfers.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes is 461 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes.

Where can I stay near Seven Rila Lakes?

There are 171+ hotels available in Seven Rila Lakes.

Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes by bus, taxi, night train, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Blagoevgrad Central Bus TerminalN980 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to Seven Rila Lakes
10h 27m
$85–111
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
2. Take the bus from Sofia Vasil Levski Monument to Seven Rila Lakes LiftTraventuria 3448
11h 35m
$34–49
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Bucharest to Gorna Oryahovitsa
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia461 / ...
3. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsa
10h 55m
$38–56
Drive 461.2 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Seven Rila Lakes461.2 km
7h 11m
$74–107
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Sofia Airport, bus, taxi
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)OTP - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
3. Take the taxi from Dupnitsa Bus Station to Seven Rila Lakes
7h
$160–310
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to SofiaN980 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsa5615 / ...
10h 30m
$43–91
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Varna
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VAR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
9h 11m
$396–618
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Sofia Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Sofia Airport (SOF)BBU - SOF
2. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Station
11h 4m
$78–252
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)OTP - SKG
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serres
3. Take the bus from Serres to Dupnitsa
9h 53m
$167–341

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 553.5 km
Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Seven Rila Lakes via Sofia Central Bus Station, Central Station, Serdika, Tsentral'ni khali, bul. Vasil Levski, Sofia Vasil Levski Monument, and Seven Rila Lakes Lift in around 11h 35m.

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