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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ruse to Varna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ruse to Varna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $31 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $31, while a flight costs an average of $462.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $462 Average price | $43 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare the available ways to get from Ruse to Varna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Ruse to Varna:
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ruse to Varna costing on average $462.
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Tickets start at around $31 compared to roughly $43 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13. The journey takes 5h 9m versus 2h 27m 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 Ruse to Varna
How to get from Ruse to Varna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Ruse to Varna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
010:00 PM 2h45 Ruse 12:45 AM Varna $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
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010:00 PM 2h45 Ruse 12:45 AM Varna $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
010:00 PM 2h45 Ruse 12:45 AM Varna $19 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
TK1046 · TK10759:35 PM 23h25 Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport 9:00 PM Varna Airport $311 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Ruse to Varna:
A bus is $431 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ruse to Varna costing on average $462.
Other travel options to Varna take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ruse and Varna as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport and arrive in Varna Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Ruse, Avtogara Iztok (Русе, Автогара Изток) and arrive in Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара).
- Travel with Turkish Airlines, tarom to go to Varna by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, Pegasus to go to Varna by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Pegasus.
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