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There are 5 ways to get from Ruse to Sandanski by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Sandanskibus bus N980
    7h 45m
    $45–70

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    10h 11m
    $11–21

  3. Drive  467.2 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Sandanskicar car 467.2 km
    5h 57m
    $77–110

  4. Bus via Sofia

    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 38m
    $28–47

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Sandanskitrain train Ic
    10h 43m
    $14–21

Ruse to Sandanski by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 472.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Ruse East to Sandanski 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 7h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Sandanski via Sofia and Sandanski in around 10h 43m.

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