How to get fromRila Monastery to Plovdivby bus, train, taxi or car

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Bus via Sofia
best
1. Take the bus from Rila Monastery to Sofia Central Bus StationTraventuria 47
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach StationUnion Ivkoni
4h 58m
$20–29
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Plovdiv
6h 50m
$17–20
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rila Monastery to Sofia Central Bus StationTraventuria 47
2. Take the train from Sofia to PlovdivRe / ...
5h 46m
$18–26
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Rila Monastery to Kostenets
2. Take the train from Kostenets to PlovdivRe / ...
3h 13m
$54–67
Drive 215.3 km
1. Drive from Rila Monastery to Plovdiv215.3 km
3h 12m
$34–49

Rila Monastery to Plovdiv by bus

7Weekly Buses

4h 58mAverage Duration

$20Cheapest Price

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Distance: 281.2 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a bus from Rila Monastery to Plovdiv Sever Bus and Coach Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 4h 58m.

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Plovdiv(opens in a new window), Bulgaria(opens in a new window)

Plovdiv is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, standing on the banks of the Maritsa river in the historical region of Thrace, behind the state capital Sofia. It has a population of 346,893 and 675,000 in the greater metropolitan area. Plovdiv is a cultural hub in Bulgaria and was the European Capital of Culture in 2019. The city is an important economic, transport, cultural, and educational center. Plovdiv joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities in 2016.

Things to do in Plovdiv

Plovdiv Roman theatre(Opens in a new window)

The Roman theatre of Plovdiv (Latin: TEATRUM TRIMONTENSE; Bulgarian: Пловдивски античен театър, Plovdivski antichen teatar) is one of the world's best-preserved ancient theatres, located in the city center of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. It was constructed in the 90s of I century AD, probably under the rulership of Emperor Domitian. The theatre can host between 5000 and 7000 spectators and it is currently in use.

Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Ethnographic Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален етнографски музей — Пловдив, Regionalen etnografski muzey — Plovdiv) is a museum of ethnography in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Since 1938, it has occupied the 1847 house of the merchant, Argir Kuyumdzhioglu, in the city's Old Town. The museum features six exhibitions, each occupying a separate room.

Alyosha Monument(Opens in a new window)

Alyosha (an affectionate diminutive of Aleksey) is an 11 m tall reinforced concrete statue of a Soviet soldier on Bunarjik Hill in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. The statue tops a 6 m pedestal lined with granite. The memorial commemorates Soviet casualties incurred during the Soviet occupation of Bulgaria (which had been an Axis ally) in World War II. It was installed in 1954-57.

Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Plovdiv Regional Historical Museum (Bulgarian: Регионален исторически музей Пловдив, Regionalen istoricheski muzey Plovdiv) is a historical museum in the city of Plovdiv, Bulgaria. Established in 1951, it covers the history of Plovdiv from the 15th century until today (the older history is presented in the Plovdiv Archaeological Museum). It has three departments, each occupying a separate historic building.

Places to stay in Plovdiv

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THE STAY Boutique Hotel Central Square - Free Compliments - Free Wi-Fi - TOP LOCATION - Nearby Paid Parking(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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