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There are 4 ways to get from Ruse to Plovdiv by train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ruse to Filipovotrain train Ic
    6h 46m
    $5–8
  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Gabrovobus bus Route 1800
    2. Take the bus from Gabrovo to Plovdivbus bus
    8h 4m
    $16–19
  3. Night train, train

    1. Take the nighttrain from Ruse to Dimitrovgradnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Dimitrovgrad to Plovdivtrain train Re / ...
    4h 12m
    $5–9
  4. Drive  282.1 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Plovdivcar car 282.1 km
    4h 24m
    $45–65

Ruse to Plovdiv by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Plovdiv, Bulgaria?

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Filipovo twice daily. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruse to Plovdiv via Gabrovo in around 8h 4m.

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