Looking to explore one of Bulgaria’s most iconic landmarks? Booking your Rila Monastery bus tickets in advance is the easiest way to enjoy a hassle-free day trip from Sofia. With daily shuttle departures, comfortable transport, and flexible return options, visiting this UNESCO World Heritage Site has never been more convenient.
Daily Shuttle: Sofia ⇄ Rila Monastery
📍 From Vasil Levski Monument (in front of the Embassy of Slovakia)| 🗓 365 Days a Year |
🗓 DAILY DEPARTURE TIMES:
Sofia → Rila Monastery
🕘 09:00 AM – Every day
🕖 07:00 AM – Mondays only (until Sep 29)
Rila Monastery → Sofia
🕓 03:00 PM – Every day
🕔 05:00 PM – Daily, except Mondays (until Sep 29)
⏱ Approx. Travel time: 2h 30min per direction
📍 Pickup: Vasil Levski Monument (in front of the Embassy of Slovakia)
🔔 Prices may vary. Additional departures may be available.
✅ Please check your selected date for the latest schedule.
🚦 Subject to road conditions. Be on time at the pickup point.
🔔 Important: Each ticket is ONE-WAY ONLY – online price per direction: from 30 BGN/15 EUR
💳 Pay easily with Google Pay, Apple Pay, Visa, Mastercard, or AMEX
If you need a round trip, please book:
1️⃣ One ticket from Sofia to Rila Monastery
2️⃣ A separate ticket from Rila Monastery to Sofia
🎯 Book only what you need – full flexibility!
🚌 SIMPLE, DIRECT, RELIABLE TRANSPORT
Looking for an easy way to reach Rila Monastery from Sofia without the hassle of renting a car or navigating public buses?
We offer a daily, year‑round shuttle service from the center of Sofia directly to Rila Monastery — and back. No tour, no guide — just clean, comfortable, and affordable transport.
🔍 Prefer a guided experience at Rila Monastery?
Enhance your visit and dive deeper into Bulgaria’s heritage — book a guided tour that also includes Boyana Church here, expertly led and informative.
🚗 Want to explore more of Bulgaria with a private driver?
No guides, no groups — just you, your travel partner, and a professional driver.
Click here to see our private day tours from Sofia:
