There are 4 ways to get from Ruse to Sliven by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovobus
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus
4h 25m$12–18Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ruse to Dabovotrain Ic
- Take the train from Dabovo to Sliventrain Ic / ...
6h 17m$4–7Drive 208.7 km
- Drive from Ruse to Slivencar 208.7 km
3h 20m$33–48Bus via Ruse
- Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Turnovobus
- Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus
6h 5m$12–14
Ruse to Sliven by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Sliven is to train which costs $4 - $8 and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Ruse to Sliven is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruse to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Sliven via Veliko Tarnovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruse to Sliven. However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Sliven via Dabovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Ruse and Sliven is 217 km. The road distance is 208.7 km.
The best way to get from Ruse to Sliven without a car is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $11 - $18.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Ruse to Sliven, including transfers.
Ruse to Sliven bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, depart from Ruse station.
Ruse to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.
The best way to get from Ruse to Sliven is to bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $11 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $8 and takes 6h 17m.
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.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Ruse to Dabovo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
Train from Dabovo to Sliven
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $1–2
- 1st Class
- $1–2
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
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Booking & Getting There
Ruse to Sliven bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, arrive at Veliko Tarnovo station.
Ruse to Sliven train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Dabovo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Sliven is 209 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Ruse to Sliven.
There are 83+ hotels available in Sliven.