What is the cheapest way to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest?

The cheapest way to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest is to bus via Sofia which costs $26 - $40 and takes 11h 52m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest?

The fastest way to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest is to drive which takes 6h 26m and costs $75 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Rila Municipality and Bucharest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rila Municipality to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Rila and arriving at București, Autogara Militari via Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Rila Municipality to Bucharest?

The distance between Rila Municipality and Bucharest is 511 km. The road distance is 471.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest without a car is to bus which takes 10h 20m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest?

It takes approximately 10h 20m to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rila Municipality to Bucharest bus from?

Rila Municipality to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Rila Municipality to Bucharest bus arrive?

Rila Municipality to Bucharest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

Can I drive from Rila Municipality to Bucharest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rila Municipality to Bucharest is 472 km. It takes approximately 6h 26m to drive from Rila Municipality to Bucharest.

Where can I stay near Bucharest?

There are 5313+ hotels available in Bucharest.

Rila Municipality to Bucharest - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

There are 5 ways to get from Rila Municipality to Bucharest by bus, train, night train, car, or plane

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 Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to București, Autogara MilitariN980
10h 20m
$41–66
Train, night train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Boboshevo to SofiaRe
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
3. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
10h 45m
$26–43
Drive 471.5 km
1. Drive from Rila Municipality to Bucharest471.5 km
6h 26m
$76–109
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Zaharna Fabrika
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SOF - OTP
9h 13m
$131–329
Bus via Sofia
1. Take the bus from Blagoevgrad Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to București, Autogara MilitariUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
11h 52m
$26–38

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

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1h 5mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.4 km
Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Rila Municipality, Oblast Kyustendil, Bulgaria and Bucharest, Romania?

FlixBus operates a bus from Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal to București, Autogara Militari 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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