4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Athens to Ruse
Cheapest price
€50
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 20 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
679 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Athens to Ruse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Athens to Ruse will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €50.
Of the 2 buses that leave Athens for Ruse on Sun, Dec 21, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 679 km distance in an average of 18 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 16 h 40 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 20 h 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.
Travel Information
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 prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a flight costs an average of €77.
Distance: 679 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight |
|---|---|
€62 Average price Cheapest | €127 Average price |
19h 30m Average total duration 19h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration Fastest 5h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.0 - 4.1kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Athens to Ruse bus times
The table below shows live departures for Athens to Ruse buses for tomorrow, Sunday, December 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM Athens | 20h00 | 2:30 AM Ruse | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 4:00 PM Athens | 16h40 | 8:40 AM Ruse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Athens to Ruse
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Buses from Athens to Ruse run on average 1 times per day, taking around 19h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €37 if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 19:00. The fastest bus covers the 679 km distance in 16h 40m.
Distance 679 km |
Average bus duration 19h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price €37 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 16h 40m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 19:00 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus from Athens to RuseYou can travel by bus between Athens to Ruse with Ourbus, Citylines, Union Ivkoni - Unibus for as low as €37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Union Ivkoni - Unibus
FAQs: Bus from Athens to Ruse
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