The average train between Sliven and Ruse takes 6h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Sliven to Ruse. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Sliven and Ruse. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sliven is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Ruse at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Dabovo and take an average of 6h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Sliven to Ruse? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Sliven to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Sliven station and arriving at Ruse station via Dabovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
Sliven to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sliven station.
Sliven to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.
The distance between Sliven and Ruse is 132.8 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Sliven to Ruse via Dabovo and Gorna Oryahovitsa in around 6h 51m.