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Compare train, bus, and flight for Varna to Ruse
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Varna to Ruse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 25m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a flight costs an average of $267.
Distance: 106 miles (172 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $267 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 31m Average total duration 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Ruse:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varna to Ruse costing on average $22.
A train is $257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varna to Ruse costing on average $267.
Other travel options to Ruse take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
Tickets start at around $22 compared to roughly $44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $22. The journey takes 4h 1m versus 2h 25m 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 Varna to Ruse
How to get from Varna to Ruse by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Varna to Ruse is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 010:30 PM2h45Varna1:15 AMRuse$191One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 010:30 PM2h45Varna1:15 AMRuse$191One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 010:30 PM2h45Varna1:15 AMRuse$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM10h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)6:40 PMRuse, Avtogara Iztok (Русе, Автогара Изток)$371One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus5:40 PM8h10Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара)1:50 AMRuse, Avtogara Iztok (Русе, Автогара Изток)$601One-way1 transfer
- TK1072 · TK10399:20 AM5h15Varna Airport2:35 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$4081One-way1 transfer
- TK1072 · TK10459:20 AM10h55Varna Airport8:15 PMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$4081One-way1 transfer
- TK1072 · TK10439:20 AM22h50Varna Airport8:10 AMBucharest Henri Coanda International Airport$4081One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Varna to Ruse:
A train is $12 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Varna to Ruse costing on average $22.
A train is $257 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Varna to Ruse costing on average $267.
Other travel options to Ruse take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 31m.
Train takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 6 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Varna and Ruse as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Varna Airport and arrive in Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Varna, Avtogara (Варна, Aвтогара) and arrive in Ruse, Avtogara Iztok (Русе, Автогара Изток).
- Travel with Pegasus, FlixBus, Infobus, Ruse Bus, Autogaravn to go to Ruse by bus.
- Travel with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) to go to Ruse by train.
- Travel with Turkish Airlines to go to Ruse by flight.
- 0 direct buses per day with Pegasus, Ruse Bus, Autogaravn.
- 1 direct trains per day with Bulgarian Railways (BDZh).
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