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Compare bus and flight for Athens to Ruse
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Athens to Ruse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 18h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a bus costs an average of $75.
Distance: 421 miles (679 km)
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Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $316 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 20m Average total duration Fastest 17h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Ruse:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Ruse costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Ruse take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 20m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $316 (€256) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $241 (€195). The journey takes 17h 50m versus 12h 26m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Athens to Ruse
How to get from Athens to Ruse by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Athens to Ruse is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:15 AM19h15Athens1:30 AMRuse$751One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 6:15 AM19h15Athens1:30 AMRuse$751One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:15 AM19h15Athens1:30 AMRuse$751One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:15 AM19h15Athens12:30 AMRuse$1241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Athens to Ruse:
A bus is $8 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Athens to Ruse costing on average $83 (€67).
Other travel options to Ruse take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 20m.
- Around 22 flights per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Athens and Ruse as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Athina, Platia Karaizkaki (Αθήνα, Πλατεία Καραϊσκάκη) and arrive in Ruse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара).
- Flights mostly depart from Athens International Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Citylines to go to Ruse by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Infobus, Citylines.
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