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How to get fromRuse to Elenaby bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ruse to Elena by bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Veliko Tarnovobus bus N983
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Golemanibus bus
    3h 10m
    $14–25

  2. Bus via Ruse

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovobus bus
    4h 25m
    $11–18

  3. Drive 138.2 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Elenacar car 138.2 km
    2h 11m
    $22–32

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ruse to Elenataxi taxi 138.2 km
    2h 11m
    $95–120

  5. Bus via Ruse #2

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Turnovobus bus
    4h 40m
    $11–18

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Elena, Oblast Veliko Tarnovo, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Ruse East to Elena via Veliko Turnovo and Golemani in around 3h 10m.

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