What is the cheapest way to get from Ruse to Pleven?

The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Pleven is to bus which costs $11 - $18 and takes 2h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruse to Pleven?

The fastest way to get from Ruse to Pleven is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Ruse and Pleven?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ruse Central Bus Station station and arriving at Pleven Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Ruse and Pleven?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Ruse and arriving at Pleven. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 27m.

How far is it from Ruse to Pleven?

The distance between Ruse and Pleven is 151 km. The road distance is 148.2 km.

How do I travel from Ruse to Pleven without a car?

The best way to get from Ruse to Pleven without a car is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $11 - $18.

How long does it take to get from Ruse to Pleven?

The bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Station takes 2h 15m including transfers and departs every four hours.

Where do I catch the Ruse to Pleven bus from?

Ruse to Pleven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Ruse to Pleven train from?

Ruse to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.

Train or bus from Ruse to Pleven?

The best way to get from Ruse to Pleven is to bus which takes 2h 15m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $22 and takes 3h 27m.

Where does the Ruse to Pleven bus arrive?

Ruse to Pleven bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Pleven Bus Station.

Where does the Ruse to Pleven train arrive?

Ruse to Pleven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Pleven station.

Can I drive from Ruse to Pleven?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Pleven is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Ruse to Pleven.

How do I get a bus ticket from Ruse to Pleven?

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Where can I stay near Pleven?

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
2h 15m
$11–18
Train
1. Take the train from Ruse to Pleventrain Ic
3h 27m
$20–22
Drive 148.2 km
1. Drive from Ruse to Plevencar 148.2 km
2h 5m
$24–34
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ruse to Pleventaxi 148.2 km
2h 5m
$100–120
Train via Gorna Oryahovitsa
1. Take the train from Ruse to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Pleventrain Ic / ...
3h 35m
$20–22

Ruse to Pleven by bus

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Distance: 150.7 km
Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Pleven, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–11 and the journey takes 2h 15m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Pleven 3 times a day. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 27m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route twice daily.

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