The average train between Ruse and Oblast Veliko Tarnovo takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Ruse to Oblast Veliko Tarnovo. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Ruse and Oblast Veliko Tarnovo. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Ruse is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Oblast Veliko Tarnovo at 5:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ruse to Oblast Veliko Tarnovo. However, there are services departing from Ruse station and arriving at Oblast Veliko Tarnovo station via Gorna Oryahovitsa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Ruse to Oblast Veliko Tarnovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.
Ruse to Oblast Veliko Tarnovo train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Gorna Oryahovitsa station.
The distance between Ruse and Oblast Veliko Tarnovo is 72.7 km. The road distance is 123 km.
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Gorna Oryahovitsa hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route 4 times a day.