The way to Bogolyubovo normally starts from Vladimir. Then one has several options:
By train
Local trains in the direction of Nizhny Novgorod towards Kovrov, Vyazniki, or Gorokhovets. The trains run 8 times per day, and the schedule is rather inconvenient there is a gap between 08.30 and 15.30. Generally, it is advisable to take a bus.
By car
From Vladimir, head east towards Nizhny Novgorod. Bogolyubovo should be the first settlement on your way before the old road joins the M7 highway. In Bogolyubovo, the parking space is rather limited. You can leave the car near the convent for free or turn right after the convent and use the toll parking near the railway station the price is 50 rubles as of 2008.
By bus
Vladimir city buses, including #103 and 152, run through Bogolyubovo. In Vladimir, you can find these buses on any bus stop in the historical center, e.g., near the Golden Gate or on the Cathedral square: just ask for the buses serving Bogolyubovo. Take off the bus as soon as you see a huge convent on your right-hand side. The road to the right, after the convent, goes down to the railway station.