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How to get fromAthens to Ruseby plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Athens to Ruse by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane ATH - OTP
    2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus bus
    5h 2m
    $87–201

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus bus Citylines 83
    16h 30m
    $70–170

  3. Drive 1,064 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Rusecar car 1,064 km
    12h 43m
    $224–323

  4. Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane plane ATH - VAR
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle bus
    5h 52m
    $193–525

Athens to Ruse by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration16h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 888.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ruse, Bulgaria?

Citylines operates a bus from Athens Karolou to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel 4 times a week. Tickets cost $70–95 and the journey takes 16h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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