Rome2Rio

How to get fromDublin to Ruseby plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, car, busferry, or night train

Find Transport to Ruse

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Ruse by plane, bus, ferry, train, car ferry, car, busferry, or night train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane DUB - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    8h 53m
    $80–328

  2. Fly to Sofia Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane plane DUB - SOF
    2. Take the train from Sofia to Rusetrain train
    14h 1m
    $73–261

  3. Ferry, train, bus via Newport

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Newport (S Wales)train train
    3. Take the bus from Newport Train Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    46h 40m
    $321–419

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Port of Cherbourgcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Port of Cherbourg to Rusecar car
    46h 40m
    $1,058–2,315

  5. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane DUB - BBU
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    11h 8m
    $82–266

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Belfast Glengallbus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry bus ferry 923
    3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus bus
    4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    2d 5h
    $255–350

  7. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain train
    3. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    2d 11h

  8. Ferry, train, bus and ferry, night train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    3. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry bus ferry
    4. Take the nighttrain from Bucharest to Rusenighttrain night train
    3d 5h
    $185–346

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Dublin to Ruse.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,639.1 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ruse, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ruse. However, you can take the bus to Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni), take the train to Bucharest, walk to Buchurest, then take the bus to Ruse. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Ruse via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Newport (S Wales), Newport Train Station, London Victoria, Bucharest, and Buchurest in around 46h 40m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Bulgaria

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There