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How to get fromRuse to Sandanskiby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ruse to Sandanski by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus via Sofia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    8h 13m
    $29–44

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train 461
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    9h 46m
    $11–17

  3. Drive 467.2 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Sandanskicar car 467.2 km
    5h 58m
    $74–107

  4. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane VAR - SOF
    3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    9h 49m
    $170–404

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Turnovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sandanskibus bus N983
    10h 10m
    $41–73

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train 461
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain train Ic
    11h 39m
    $11–17

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 470.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 13m

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

You can take a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sandanski via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Sandanski via Sofia, Strumyani, and Strumyani in around 11h 39m.

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