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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 TarnovobusN983
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Golemanibus
    3h 10m
    $18–28

  2. Bus via Ruse

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

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovotrain4631
    4h 22m
    $12–20

  4. Drive 138.1 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Elenacar138.1 km
    2h 10m
    $22–32

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ruse to Elenataxi138.1 km
    2h 10m
    $95–120

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. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo once daily. Tickets cost $6–11 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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