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How to get fromSandanski to Rila Monasteryby train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sandanski to Rila Monastery by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Strumyani to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic
    2. Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    2h 50m
    $22–30

  2. Drive 103.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sandanski to Rila Monasterycar car 103.7 km
    1h 36m
    $17–24

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sandanski to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi 103.7 km
    1h 36m
    $40–55

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kocherinovo City Center to Rila Monasterybus bus Traventuria 44 / ...
    4h 8m
    $17–21

  5. Bus via Sandanski Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Sandanski Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Kocherinovo City Center to Rila Monasterybus bus Traventuria 44 / ...
    4h 13m
    $19–26

Sandanski to Rila Monastery by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$19Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 104.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Sandanski to Rila Monastery via Blagoevgrad, Kocherinovo, and Kocherinovo City Center in around 4h 8m.

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