What is the cheapest way to get from Rila Monastery to Sandanski?

The cheapest way to get from Rila Monastery to Sandanski is to bus via Sandanski which costs $11 - $17 and takes 3h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rila Monastery to Sandanski?

The fastest way to get from Rila Monastery to Sandanski is to drive which takes 1h 42m and costs $16 - $24.

Is there a direct bus between Rila Monastery and Sandanski?

No, there is no direct bus from Rila Monastery to Sandanski station. However, there are services departing from Rila Monastery and arriving at Sandanski Bus Station via Blagoevgrad Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.

How far is it from Rila Monastery to Sandanski?

The distance between Rila Monastery and Sandanski is 102 km. The road distance is 103.9 km.

How do I travel from Rila Monastery to Sandanski without a car?

The best way to get from Rila Monastery to Sandanski without a car is to bus which takes 3h 2m and costs $14 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Rila Monastery to Sandanski?

It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Rila Monastery to Sandanski, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rila Monastery to Sandanski bus from?

Rila Monastery to Sandanski bus services, operated by Traventuria, depart from Rila Monastery station.

Where does the Rila Monastery to Sandanski bus arrive?

Rila Monastery to Sandanski bus services, operated by Traventuria, arrive at Blagoevgrad Train Station.

What is the time difference between Rila Monastery and Sandanski?

Sandanski is 1h ahead of Rila Monastery. It is currently 7:00 PM in Rila Monastery and 8:00 PM in Sandanski.

Can I drive from Rila Monastery to Sandanski?

Yes, the driving distance between Rila Monastery to Sandanski is 104 km. It takes approximately 1h 42m to drive from Rila Monastery to Sandanski.

How do I get a bus ticket from Rila Monastery to Sandanski?

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Where can I stay near Sandanski?

There are 324+ hotels available in Sandanski.

Rila Monastery to Sandanski - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, and taxi

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

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Rila Monastery to Blagoevgrad Train Stationbus Traventuria 47
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
3h 2m
$14–22
Bus via Sandanski
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rila Monastery to Blagoevgrad Train Stationbus Traventuria 47
2. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad to Sandanskibus
3h 17m
$11–17
Drive 103.9 km
1. Drive from Rila Monastery to Sandanskicar 103.9 km
1h 42m
$17–24
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Rila Monastery to Sandanskitaxi 103.9 km
1h 42m
$45–55

Rila Monastery to Sandanski by bus

7Weekly Buses

3h 2mAverage Duration

$14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 102.5 km
Duration: 3h 2m

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

You can take a bus from Rila Monastery to Sandanski Bus Station via Blagoevgrad Train Station and Blagoevgrad Bus Station in around 3h 2m.

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