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How to get fromRuse to Athensby shuttle, plane, bus, car, night train, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Ruse to Athens by shuttle, plane, bus, car, night train, or train

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  1. Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane VAR - ATH
    7h 29m
    €159–454

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Athens Lagoumitzibus bus N983
    17h 35m
    €65–160

  3. Drive 1,058.3 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Athenscar car 1,058.3 km
    12h 52m
    €193–279

  4. Night train, train to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, fly

    1. Take the night train from Ruse to Svilengradnighttrain night train
    2. Take the train from Ormenio to Alexandroupoli Porttrain train
    3. Fly from Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD) to Athens International Airport (ATH)plane plane AXD - ATH
    9h 27m
    €95–193

Ruse to Athens by bus

Calendar11Weekly Buses
Duration17h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 904.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Athens, Greece?

FlixBus operates a bus from Ruse East to Athens Lagoumitzi 5 times a week. Tickets cost €95–160 and the journey takes 17h 35m. Two other operators also service this route.

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