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How to get fromRuse to Bulgariaby bus, train or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Ruse to Bulgaria by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Sofiabus bus N980
    4h 42m
    $25–42
  2. Bus via Ruse Central Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    4h 43m
    $14–40
  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train 461 / ...
    6h 24m
    $43–46
  4. Drive 309 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Sofiacar car 309 km
    3h 56m
    $49–71

Ruse to Bulgaria by train and tram

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration6h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Ruse East to Sofia 6 times a week. Tickets cost $24–45 and the journey takes 4h 35m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Sofia once daily. Tickets cost $13–24 and the journey takes 6h 16m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route once daily.

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