hayoon1993
Traveller
18 comments
Posted 9 years ago
Hello, my name is Hayoon Kim.
I was searching for a line from Thessaloniki to Dupnitsa.
I found that the line from Thessaloniki to Sofia goes through Dupnitsa.
However I wasn't sure if the train will stop at the Dupnitsa station because in other stations, there is a arrival and departure written below, but for Dupnitsa, it doesn't say.
So I just wanted to make sure.
Also, another question is, will the price of the train ticket from Thessaloniki to Sofia be the same as the train ticket from Thessaloniki to Dupnitsa?
Or will the ticket be a bit cheaper if I get off at Dupnitsa?
I cannot seem to find the pricing.
I hope you can help me out. :)
Best, Hayoon Kim.
Peter
Traveller
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Hi.
Just corrected the name in your post, it is: [b]Dupnitsa[/b] :)
The train also stops there. And it is cheaper, as you travel a shorter distance.
[u]https://rail.cc/en/train/thessaloniki-to-sofia[/u]
Pete :)
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
The ticket is 13,60€ plus 1€ reservation fee.
hayoon1993
Traveller
18 comments
Dear Pete,
Thank you so much!
Just one more follow up question.
Is it possible for me to purchase the ticket online for this train?
If yes, can you put a link for me please?
I really appreciate your help. :D
Best, Hayoon Kim.
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
The ticket is not available online. Buy locally at Thessaloniki train station.
hayoon1993
Traveller
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Dear Flow,
Thank you so much for your reply. :)
Thanks for the help!
Best, Hayoon Kim.
hayoon1993
Traveller
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Hello,
I have one more follow up question.
Will I be able to buy the ticket for 'Thessaloniki to Dupnitsa' at the train station in Athens?
I'm not sure if I will have time to purchase ticket while I am in Thessaloniki because I will be arriving very late, and the train is too early.
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Yes, this is no problem. You can also buy a ticket Athens - Dupnitsa which would be 34,60€.
I assume you are going to Rila from Dupnitsa? If yes, it would be great to hear from your experiences! ;)
hayoon1993
Traveller
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Hello Flow,
That's a relief to hear. I was worried that I might not be able to make it from Thessaloniki.
And you are correct. I will be heading to Rila. :)
Looking forward to it!
Best, Hayoon.
Flo
Traveller
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Just plan with enough time to purchase tickets in Athens - I would recommend to go to the station not immediately before departure of the night train.
Also, a reservation for the night train is recommended.
As I am thinking about going to Rila too it would be interesting for me to know about bus connections from Dupnitsa and maybe to Sofia too. :)
hayoon1993
Traveller
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Hello Flo,
I am currently trying to find a bus from Dupnitsa to Rila Monastery.
I will leave a comment down below if I find something.
Also, I'll be taking another train from Dupnitsa to Sofia.
Best, Hayoon Kim.
hayoon1993
Traveller
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Hello Flo,
I am at Dupnica, and I just checked the bus to Rila Monastery.
There are two buses that goes straight to Rila Monastery from the bus station, which is at the same place as the train station.
One departs at 6:40 and comes back from the monastery at 9:00.
Another departs at 14:15 and comes back at 17:00.
As I understood it will take about 1hour and 30 min. to get there. ( I am going there tommorrow)
I also take it that you can go there at 6:40 and come back at 17:00.
This is the info on the public bus from Dupnica to Rila Monastery.
The price is 5.50 lev for the return ticket.
And you buy the ticket on the bus.
About bus to Sofia, there are plenty everyday, though I am taking a train so I didn't check the specifix time or price.
For the train I am taking (7:25 -> 9:52, no transfers, but going a bit around Sofia before getting there), it was 5.90.
Hope this helps.
Best, Hayoon Kim.
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
Hey Hayoon,
good to hear from you. Thank you for the up-to-date information! :)
So are you going to return from Rila or are you staying overnight?
Flo 8)
hayoon1993
Traveller
18 comments
Hello,
Unfortunately, I am planning on returning on the same day.
Best, Hayoon Kim.
Flo
Traveller
10724 comments
OK. :)
I hope you have a nice trip and everything continues as planned.