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Sofia, Bulgaria → Rila, Bulgaria

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Sofia to Rila

Cheapest
1 h 5 min
Car
96 km.
from $5

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.63–$17.69

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$6.32–$11.37

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Borovets
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$18.95–$26.53
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$22.74–$31.58

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$37.90–$51.80

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.56–$6.95

Chona

Phone:
0888 302 311
Email:
Website:
chona.alle.bg/
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
3 times a day

Patnicheski prevozi Blagoevgrad

Phone:
073/88 40 09
Email:
Bus from Blagoevgrad to Rila
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.26

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Poduyane to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.78–$6.06
Train from Sofia to Kocherinovo
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.66–$7.58
Train from Sofia to Blagoevgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$3.92–$7.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rila?

The cheapest way to get from Sofia to Rila is to bus which costs $16.30 - $22.83 and takes 2h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sofia to Rila?

The fastest way to get from Sofia to Rila is to night bus which takes 2h 1m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 .

How far is it from Sofia to Rila?

The distance between Sofia and Rila is 88 km.

How do I travel from Sofia to Rila without a car?

The best way to get from Sofia to Rila without a car is to bus which takes 2h 12m and costs $16.30 - $22.83 .

How long does it take to get from Sofia to Rila?

It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Sofia to Rila, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Rila?

There are 428+ hotels available in Rila. Prices start at $44.08 per night.
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