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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus bus N980 / ...
    6h 40m
    $35–65

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain train 461
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Blagoevgradtrain train Ic / ...
    9h 12m
    $8–13

  3. Drive 404.7 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Blagoevgradcar car 404.7 km
    5h 6m
    $64–93

  4. Bus via Sofia

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus bus
    8h
    $27–53

Ruse to Blagoevgrad by bus

Calendar10Weekly Buses
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 409.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Ruse East to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 6h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Blagoevgrad via Sofia in around 9h 12m.

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