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National Museum of Art of Romania
Romania’s premier art museum, housing European masters and major national collections inside the former Royal Palace.
Cheapest price
$8
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 30 m
Average duration
1 h 37 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ruse to Bucharest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ruse to Bucharest will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $8.
Of the 7 buses that leave Ruse for Bucharest on Wed, Jul 22, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jul 22 the direct buses cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jul 22 the slowest buses will take 1 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ruse to Bucharest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 4m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $4.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$10 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $20 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 34m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 11m Average total duration 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Ruse to Bucharest:
A train is $0.28 (€0.23) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Ruse to Bucharest costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Bucharest take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Tickets start at around $10 (€8) compared to roughly $20 (€16) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 2h 4m versus 1h 23m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Infobus, Pegasus, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, PEGASUS GROUP Ltd., Omega Group.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 01:25AM | Arrival Time 03:15AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 01:30AM | Arrival Time 03:05AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 05:15AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 12:46PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h44 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 1h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Pegasus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Ruse to Bucharest buses for today, Tuesday, July 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 3:55 AM Ruse, Avtogara Iztok (Русе, Автогара Изток) | 2h15 | 6:10 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Ruse, Avtogara Iztok (Русе, Автогара Изток) | 2h00 | 6:00 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 9:15 AM Ruse (Русе) | 1h35 | 10:50 AM Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Ruse, Avtogara Iztok (Русе, Автогара Изток) | 2h00 | 1:15 PM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 3:00 PM Ruse (Русе) | 1h35 | 4:35 PM Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
0 | 1:30 AM Ruse (Русе) | 1h35 | 3:05 AM Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 AM Ruse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара) | 1h45 | 5:15 AM București, Autogara Militari | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Ruse to Bucharest run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $4 (€3) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price $4 (€3) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 12:45 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Most Ruse to Bucharest buses use the Ruse (Русе) to Bukarest, Autogara Rahova station pair, with some services arriving at București, Autogara Militari. Use this guide to compare Ruse and Bucharest bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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Accessibility facilities are available at Bucuresti, Rahova Bus Station: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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