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How to get fromRuse to Elenaby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ruse to Elena by bus, train, 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
    $14–24

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovotrain train Ic
    4h 21m
    $7–14

  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
    $90–120

  5. Bus via Ruse

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

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 154 km
  • Duration: 3h 10m

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. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo once daily. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 31m.

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