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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Tarnovobus bus Route 1800
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus bus
    5h
    $11–18

  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
    $4–7

  3. Drive  208.7 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Slivencar car 208.7 km
    3h 20m
    $34–48

  4. Bus via Ruse

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Turnovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Slivenbus bus
    6h 50m
    $14–18

Ruse to Sliven by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$4Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 216.3 km
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Ruse to Sliven via Veliko Tarnovo in around 5h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Sliven via Dabovo in around 6h 17m.

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