The average train between Vidin and Ruse takes 9h 36m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Vidin 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 3 times a day between Vidin and Ruse. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Vidin is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Ruse at 2:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Mezdra and take an average of 9h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vidin to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Vidin station and arriving at Ruse station via Mezdra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 36m.
Vidin to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Vidin station.
Vidin to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.
The distance between Vidin and Ruse is 246.5 km. The road distance is 501 km.
You can take a train from Vidin to Ruse via Mezdra and Gorna Oryahovitsa in around 9h 27m.