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How to get fromPlovdiv to Seven Rila Lakesby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Plovdiv to Seven Rila Lakes by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the bus from Kostenets to Samokovbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Samokov to Seven Rila Lakestaxi taxi
    4h 19m
    $33–51

  2. Drive 169.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Seven Rila Lakescar car 169.8 km
    2h 55m
    $27–39

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Kostenetstrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Kostenets to Seven Rila Lakestaxi taxi
    2h 56m
    $57–73

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Samokovbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Maliovitsa to Seven Rila Lakestaxi taxi
    6h 21m
    $36–49

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 170.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Plovdiv to Seven Rila Lakes. However, you can take the train to Kostenets, walk to Kostenets, take the bus to Samokov, then take the taxi to Seven Rila Lakes. Alternatively, you can take the train to Kostenets then take the taxi to Seven Rila Lakes.

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