There are 6 ways to get from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) by shuttle, plane, bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Shuttle, fly
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane VAR - SOF
5h 20m$163–394Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ruse to Sofiatrain 461
7h 8m$6–10Bus
- Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
5h 35m$23–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Ruse to Sofia-SOF306.6 km
3h 56mDrive 306.6 km
- Drive from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF)car 306.6 km
3h 56m$49–70Bus via Sofia Central Bus Station
- Take the bus from Ruse to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
6h 7m$16–40
Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to train which costs $6 - $10 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $70.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruse station to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Ruse Central Bus Station and arriving at Р-Т Александрия via Централна Гара and Хотел Плиска. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF). However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Sofia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
The distance between Ruse and Sofia Airport (SOF) is 568 km. The road distance is 306.6 km.
The best way to get from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) without a car is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $23 - $40.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF), including transfers.
Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ruse Central Bus Station.
Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Ruse station.
The best way to get from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) is to bus which takes 5h 35m and costs $23 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Sofia Airport (SOF), Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–21 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Grup Plus - Etap Adresss also services this route once daily. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Ruse to Sofia 4 times a day. Tickets cost $36–39 and the journey takes 6h 16m. Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- air.bg
Flights from Varna Airport to Sofia Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–120
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Ruse to Sofia
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $36–39
- 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
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–10
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- [email protected]
- Website
- atlastaxi.eu
Shuttle from Ruse to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–260
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
- 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
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Central Bus Station.
Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Sofia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF) is 307 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Ruse to Sofia Airport (SOF).
There are 2306+ hotels available in Sofia Airport (SOF).
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Ruse and Sofia Airport (SOF). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















