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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery

Composite routes from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery

Cheapest
4 h 1 min
Car
341 km.
from $18
Other
7 h 16 min
214 km.
from $52.96
7 h 50 min
214 km.
from $36.22
9 h 8 min
214 km.
from $61.63

Transport providers

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 41m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$4.57–$7.61
Train from Sofia to Dupnitsa
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$1.41–$2.39

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

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96

Global Biomet

Phone:
:+3599884551
Email:
Website:
biomet.bg/
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
2h 55m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13

STRANDJA

Phone:
05952/ 36 35
Email:
Website:
web.archive.org/web/20240228072129/https://strandja.bg/en/info/52-kak-da-stignem-en
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery?

The cheapest way to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery is to bus via Sofia Airport (SOF) which costs $30.43 - $40.22 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery?

The fastest way to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery is to drive which takes 4h and costs $52.17 - $76.09 .

How far is it from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery?

The distance between Veliko Tŭrnovo and Rila Monastery is 345 km. The road distance is 341.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $31.52 - $43.48 .

How long does it take to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery?

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery, including transfers.

Train or bus from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery?

The best way to get from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $31.52 - $43.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $35.87 - $50 and takes 9h 8m.

Can I drive from Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery?

Yes, the driving distance between Veliko Tŭrnovo to Rila Monastery is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Veliko Tŭrnovo 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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