There are 3 ways to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse by bus, train, or car
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Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse is to train which costs $6 - $10 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse is to drive which takes 3h 56m and costs $45 - $75.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Sofia Central Bus Station station and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 30m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sofia and arriving at Ruse. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 19m.
The distance between Sofia Central Bus Station and Ruse is 311 km. The road distance is 312.7 km.
The best way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $55.
The bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station takes 4h 30m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Sofia Central Bus Station.
Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Sofia station.
The best way to get from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse is to bus which takes 4h 30m and costs $30 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $6 - $10 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Sofia Central Bus Station, Bulgaria and Ruse, Bulgaria?
Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $14–22 and the journey takes 4h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Sofia to Ruse 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–10 and the journey takes 6h 19m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- [email protected]
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Sofia to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–10
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $6–9
- 1st Class
- $7–10
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +359 889 59 00 00
- [email protected]
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse 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 Ruse Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Ruse Central Bus Station.
Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse is 313 km. It takes approximately 3h 56m to drive from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse.
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