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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to SandanskibusN980 / ...
    8h 16m
    $56–75
  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain461 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Petrichtrain5615 / ...
    11h 22m
    $24–42
  3. Drive 491.4 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Macedoniacar491.4 km
    6h 17m
    $78–112
  4. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Petrich Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni
    9h 13m
    $28–41

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Macedonia, Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria?

FlixBus operates a bus from Ruse East to Sandanski 5 times a week. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Macedonia via Sofia and Petrich in around 11h 22m.

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