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

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There are 3 ways to get from Sandanski to Rila Monastery by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Sandanski to Blagoevgradbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Blagoevgrad to Rila Monasterytaxi taxi
    2h 2m
    $30–39

  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
    $100–130

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  • Distance: 103.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Sandanski to Rila Monastery. However, you can take the bus to Blagoevgrad then take the taxi to Rila Monastery. Alternatively, you can drive from Sandanski to Rila Monastery in around 1h 36m.

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