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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Varna to Rila Monastery

Composite routes from Varna to Rila Monastery

Cheapest
6 h 26 min
Car
606 km.
from $33

Transport providers

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Varna to Kostenets
Ave. Duration:
6h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$16.30
Train from Varna to Poduyane
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$16.30

Airlines

Bulgaria Air

Website:
air.bg/en/
Plane from Varna Airport to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.35–$163.04

Bus operators

Traventuria

Phone:
+359 2 493 0191
Email:
Website:
traventuria.com/
Bus from Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral to Rila
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$28.26

Crazy Holidays

Phone:
+30 2310241545
Email:
Website:
crazyholidays.gr/root.en.aspx
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
8h 1m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$51.09–$70.65

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$17.39–$20.65

Global Biomet

Phone:
:+3599884551
Email:
Website:
biomet.bg/
Bus from Varna Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.13–$19.57

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Varna to Rila Monastery is to train and bus which costs $31.52 - $45.65 and takes 11h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varna to Rila Monastery is to drive which takes 6h 35m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Varna and Rila Monastery?

No, there is no direct bus from Varna station to Rila Monastery. However, there are services departing from Varna Central Bus Station and arriving at Rila Monastery via Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop and Sofia Alexander Nevski Cathedral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Varna to Rila Monastery?

The distance between Varna and Rila Monastery is 592 km. The road distance is 561.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Varna to Rila Monastery without a car is to train and taxi which takes 8h 48m and costs $59.78 - $81.52 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Varna to Rila Monastery, including transfers.

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

Varna to Rila Monastery bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, depart from Varna Central Bus Station.

Where does the Varna to Rila Monastery bus arrive?

Varna to Rila Monastery bus services, operated by Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, arrive at Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop station.

Can I drive from Varna to Rila Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Varna to Rila Monastery is 561 km. It takes approximately 6h 35m to drive from Varna to Rila Monastery.

Where can I stay near Rila Monastery?

There are 277+ hotels available in Rila Monastery. Prices start at $22.26 per night.
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