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How to get fromRuse to Seven Rila Lakesby bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ruse to Seven Rila Lakes by bus, train, car, shuttle, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    8h 9m
    $33–57

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Dupnitsatrain train Ic / ...
    9h 40m
    $23–31

  3. Drive  387.7 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Seven Rila Lakescar car 387.7 km
    5h 54m
    $64–92

  4. Shuttle, fly, taxi

    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 taxi from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Seven Rila Lakestaxi taxi
    7h 26m
    $244–509

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Serdica Bus Stop to Dupnitsa Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni
    8h 47m
    $42–60

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

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 429.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Seven Rila Lakes, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Ruse to Seven Rila Lakes via Sofia and Dupnitsa in around 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Seven Rila Lakes via Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia Serdica Bus Stop, and Dupnitsa Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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