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How to get fromRuse to Slivenby bus, train, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus bus
    4h 25m
    $12–18

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Dabovotrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Dabovo to Sliventrain train Ic / ...
    6h 17m
    $5–7

  3. Drive 208.7 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Slivencar car 208.7 km
    3h 20m
    $33–48

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Ruse to Sliventaxi taxi 208.7 km
    3h 20m
    $140–170

  5. Bus via Ruse East

    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Veliko Tarnovobus bus N983
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus bus
    4h 35m
    $15–22

Ruse to Sliven by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Ruse to Sliven via Veliko Tarnovo in around 4h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Sliven via Dabovo in around 6h 17m.

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