There are 4 ways to get from Ruse to Rila Municipality by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
9h 8m$35–53Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain 461
- Take the train from Sofia to Boboshevotrain Ic / ...
9h 31m$15–24Drive 398.2 km
- Drive from Ruse to Rila Municipalitycar 398.2 km
5h 19m$63–91Bus via Sofia
- Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgradbus
9h 40m$29–55
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Rila Municipality is to train which costs $15 - $24 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Ruse to Rila Municipality is to drive which takes 5h 19m and costs $60 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruse station to Rila Municipality. However, there are services departing from Ruse Central Bus Station and arriving at Rila via Sofia Central Bus Station and Blagoevgrad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruse to Rila Municipality. However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Boboshevo via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 31m.
The distance between Ruse and Rila Municipality is 428 km. The road distance is 398.2 km.
The best way to get from Ruse to Rila Municipality without a car is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $30 - $55.
It takes approximately 9h 8m to get from Ruse to Rila Municipality, including transfers.
Ruse to Rila Municipality bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ruse Central Bus Station.
Ruse to Rila Municipality train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Ruse station.
The best way to get from Ruse to Rila Municipality is to bus which takes 9h 8m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $15 - $24 and takes 9h 31m.
What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Rila Municipality, Oblast Kyustendil, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Rila via Sofia Central Bus Station and Blagoevgrad in around 9h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Rila Municipality via Sofia and Boboshevo in around 9h 31m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Ruse to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Ruse to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–9
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–9
Train from Sofia to Boboshevo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $1–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–21
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–40
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
Bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–40
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- [email protected]
- Website
- bgrazpisanie.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- 0888 302 311
- [email protected]
- Website
- chona.alle.bg
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- bgrazpisanie.com
- Phone
- +359 894 77 44 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- kaleiatravel.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Blagoevgrad
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–17
- Schedules at
- en.kaleiatravel.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ruse to Rila Municipality bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Ruse to Rila Municipality train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Rila Municipality is 398 km. It takes approximately 5h 19m to drive from Ruse to Rila Municipality.
There are 119+ hotels available in Rila Municipality.



























