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

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

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  1. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)planeATH - OTP
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
    6h 17m
    $185–470
  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Athens to Ruse Central Bus StationbusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
    20h
    $50–80
  3. Drive 1,063.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Rusecar1,063.6 km
    12h 37m
    $223–323
  4. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle

    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)planeATH - BBU
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
    7h 21m
    $170–535

Athens to Ruse by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration20hAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Ruse, Bulgaria?

Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Athens to Ruse Central Bus Station 6 times a week. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 20h. Two other operators also service this route.

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