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How to get fromRuse to Velingradby bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Bus via Sofia

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia to Pazardzhikbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus bus
    10h 50m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Plovdivtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Plovdiv to Septemvritrain train Re / ...
    10h 57m
    $10–12

  3. Drive  355.9 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Velingradcar car 355.9 km
    5h 29m
    $57–82

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Veliko Turnovobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdivbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pazardzhik to Velingradbus bus
    12h 24m

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  • Distance: 467.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Velingrad via Sofia Central Bus Station, Sofia, and Pazardzhik in around 10h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Velingrad via Plovdiv, Septemvri, Septemvri, and Vetren dol in around 10h 57m.

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