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

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There are 7 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 to Sandanskibus bus
    8h 13m
    $22–29

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train 461 / ...
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain train 5615 / ...
    11h 38m
    $18–32

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train 461 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Sandanskibus bus
    9h 46m
    $22–31

  4. Drive 467.2 km

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

  5. Shuttle, fly, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)plane plane OTP - SKG
    3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Sandanski Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 48m
    $185–509

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train 461 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Sandanskibus bus N980
    9h 46m
    $30–47

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Serres Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
    2. Take the bus from Serres Bus Station to Sandanski Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670 / ...
    12h 35m
    $29–42

Ruse to Sandanski by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration9h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sandanski via Sofia in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Sandanski via Sofia, Strumyani, and Strumyani in around 11h 38m.

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