How to travel from Sofia to Ruse

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Sofia to Ruse

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Ruse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $155.

Distance: 155 miles (250 km)

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Driving

$20

Average price

Cheapest

$265

Average price

$64

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

5h 27m

Average total duration

4h 57m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 40m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 40m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

4h 5m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.8 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Union Ivkoni

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tarom

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Ruse is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Ruse:

A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Ruse costing on average $20 (€16).

A train is $252 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Ruse costing on average $265 (€216).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Ruse is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Ruse take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 57m.

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Sofia and Ruse including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Sofia to Ruse among Omio's users.

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from Sofia to Ruse

How to get from Sofia to Ruse by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Sofia to Ruse is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Union Ivkoni
    2:30 PM4h30
    Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)
    7:00 PMRuse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Union Ivkoni
    2:30 PM4h30
    Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)
    7:00 PMRuse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • taromRO292
    10:05 AM1h00
    Sofia Airport
    11:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2341One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Union Ivkoni
    6:30 PM4h40
    Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)
    11:10 PMRuse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Union Ivkoni
    12:30 PM4h45
    Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)
    5:15 PMRuse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Union Ivkoni
    10:30 AM5h00
    Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара)
    3:30 PMRuse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара)
    $201One-way
    0 transfers
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1032 · TK1043
    3:50 PM16h15
    Sofia Airport
    8:05 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1032 · TK1041
    3:50 PM19h25
    Sofia Airport
    11:15 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Turkish AirlinesTK1032 · TK1039
    3:50 PM22h45
    Sofia Airport
    2:35 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport
    $2231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Sofia to Ruse

Travel to Ruse easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sofia to Ruse.

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There are 3 options to travel between Sofia and Ruse including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Sofia to Ruse is a train with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Sofia to Ruse:

A train is $7 (€5) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Sofia to Ruse costing on average $20 (€16).

A train is $252 (€205) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Sofia to Ruse costing on average $265 (€216).

The fastest way to travel from Sofia to Ruse is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Ruse take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 57m.

Train takes on average 6h 6m.

The distance from Sofia to Ruse is approximately 155 miles (250 km).
The average frequency per day from Sofia to Ruse is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Sofia and Ruse as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Sofia to Ruse:
  • Flights mostly depart from Sofia Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара) and arrive in Ruse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Sofia to Ruse, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) to go to Ruse by train.
  • Travel with Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Group Plus, Infobus, Group Plus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus to go to Ruse by bus.
  • Travel with tarom, Air Serbia to go to Ruse by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Sofia to Ruse with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
  • 5 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni, Group Plus, Infobus, Group Plus, Grup Plus - Etap Adresss, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with tarom.
Omio customers who travel from Sofia to Ruse often also extend their vacation to go to Bucharest, Varna, Otopeni, Veliko Tarnovo, Burgas. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Ruse and these popular destinations at a great price.

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