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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Ruse to Smolyan

Composite routes from Ruse to Smolyan

Cheapest
5 h 56 min
Car
390 km.
from $21
Other
11 h 10 min
Train, Bus
272 km.
from $23.09
10 h 25 min
272 km.
from $25.80
12 h
270 km.
from $34.57

Transport providers

Bus operators

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.90–$24.00

BG Razpisanie

Email:
Website:
bgrazpisanie.com/
Bus from Sofia to Smolyan
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$11.37–$13.90
Bus from Plovdiv to Smolyan
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.43–$10.11

Grup Plus - Etap Adresss

Phone:
+359 2 989000
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/bg
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.16–$17.69

Plovdiv Express - 2000 LTD

Phone:
0888 211 781
Email:
Website:
plovdivexpres-2000.com/index.html
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Aleks ОK

Phone:
+359 62 60 22 60
Email:
Website:
alexok.com
Bus from Ruse to Veliko
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$6.32–$8.84

Patnicheski Prevozi AD.

Phone:
062 / 64-09-08
Email:
Website:
pprevozi.com/
Bus from Veliko Tarnovo to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.61

Train operators

Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)

Phone:
+35929311111
Website:
bdz.bg/en
Train from Ruse to Dimitrovgrad
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.95–$12.63
Train from Dimitrovgrad to Krumovo
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$2.78–$6.06
Train from Ruse to Plovdiv
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.84–$15.16

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Ruse to Smolyan?

The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Smolyan is to train and bus which costs $11.96 - $21.74 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruse to Smolyan?

The fastest way to get from Ruse to Smolyan is to drive which takes 6h 8m and costs $59.78 - $92.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Ruse and Smolyan?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruse station to Smolyan. However, there are services departing from Ruse Central Bus Station and arriving at Smolyan via Sofia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Ruse to Smolyan?

The distance between Ruse and Smolyan is 430 km. The road distance is 391.4 km.

How do I travel from Ruse to Smolyan without a car?

The best way to get from Ruse to Smolyan without a car is to night train and train and taxi which takes 6h 50m and costs $54.35 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Ruse to Smolyan?

It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from Ruse to Smolyan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruse to Smolyan bus from?

Ruse to Smolyan bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ruse Central Bus Station.

Where does the Ruse to Smolyan bus arrive?

Ruse to Smolyan bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.

Can I drive from Ruse to Smolyan?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Smolyan is 391 km. It takes approximately 6h 8m to drive from Ruse to Smolyan.

Where can I stay near Smolyan?

There are 577+ hotels available in Smolyan. Prices start at $48.63 per night.
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