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How to get fromPlovdiv to Ruseby bus, train, night train, or car

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Rusebus bus Route 1800
    6h 15m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Filipovo to Rusetrain train Ic
    6h 44m
    $5–8

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Plovdiv to Dimitrovgradtrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the nighttrain from Dimitrovgrad to Rusenighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    4h 40m
    $6–10

  4. Drive  282.2 km

    1. Drive from Plovdiv to Rusecar car 282.2 km
    4h 22m
    $45–65

  5. Bus via Stara Zagora

    1. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Stara Zagorabus bus Union Ivkoni
    2. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Rusebus bus Route 1800
    8h 37m
    $17–26

Plovdiv to Ruse by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Plovdiv to Ruse via Veliko Tarnovo in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Filipovo to Ruse twice daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 6h 44m.

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