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

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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 via Sofia

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    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
    $28–42

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Sandanskibus bus
    9h 46m
    $40–45

  3. Drive 467.2 km

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

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Turnovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Sandanskibus bus N983
    10h 10m
    $36–68

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyanitrain train Ic
    11h 39m
    $39–45

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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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