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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Ruse to Sofia
Cheapest price
€24
Average price
€24
Fastest journey
5 h 5 m
Average duration
5 h 5 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Ruse to Sofia is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ruse to Sofia will cost around €24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €24.
Of the 1 buses that leave Ruse for Sofia on Sun, Dec 21, 1 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 250 km distance in an average of 5 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 5 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 5 m 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ruse to Sofia
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ruse to Sofia among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 train costs an average of €8, and a flight costs an average of €44.
Distance: 250 km
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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€21 Average price | €228 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 13m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Ruse to Sofia bus times
The table below shows live departures for Ruse to Sofia buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| 0 | 11:00 AM Ruse (Русе) | 5h05 | 4:05 PM София, (Sofia) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
 | 12:30 AM Ruse | 5h10 | 5:40 AM Sofia | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Overview: Bus from Ruse to Sofia
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Buses from Ruse to Sofia run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €16 but you can travel from only €8 by train.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest bus covers the 250 km distance in 5h 10m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 5h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €16 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 5h 10m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group from Ruse to SofiaYou can travel by bus between Ruse to Sofia with Ourbus, Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group for as low as €8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Infobus
Ourbus
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Union Ivkoni
ETAP Group
FAQs: Bus from Ruse to Sofia
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ruse to Sofia by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Sofia, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Ruse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара), which is located around 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Ruse to Sofia
Wifi
Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Serdika (in the station)
- Bistro Bulgaria (0.2 km)
- Sofia Grill House (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M1, M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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