What is the cheapest way to get from Bansko to Ruse?

The cheapest way to get from Bansko to Ruse is to bus and train via Plovdiv which costs $16 - $27 and takes 10h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bansko to Ruse?

The fastest way to get from Bansko to Ruse is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Bansko and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Bansko to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Bansko Gondola and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia - Ovcha Kupel and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Bansko to Ruse?

The distance between Bansko and Ruse is 468 km. The road distance is 458.8 km.

How do I travel from Bansko to Ruse without a car?

The best way to get from Bansko to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 8h 3m and costs $27 - $45.

How long does it take to get from Bansko to Ruse?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Bansko to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bansko to Ruse bus from?

Bansko to Ruse bus services, operated by Traventuria, depart from Bansko Gondola station.

Where does the Bansko to Ruse bus arrive?

Bansko to Ruse bus services, operated by Traventuria, arrive at Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad.

Can I drive from Bansko to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Bansko to Ruse is 459 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Bansko to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 210+ hotels available in Ruse.

Bansko to Ruse - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Bansko to Ruse by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Bansko Gondola to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus Traventuria 13637 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni / ...
8h 3m
$28–41
Bus, train via Plovdiv
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Northbus
2. Take the train from Filipovo to Rusetrain 4632
10h 49m
$16–27
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapadbus Traventuria 13637 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain 4610
9h 56m
$27–41
Drive 458.8 km
1. Drive from Bansko to Rusecar 458.8 km
5h 45m
$73–105
Bus, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane SOF - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h
$169–440
Bus via Plovdiv
1. Take the bus from Bansko to Plovdiv Southbus
2. Take the bus from Plovdiv to Veliko Tarnovobus
3. Take the bus from Veliko Turnovo to Rusebus
11h 20m
Bus, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Bansko New Station to Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stopbus
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SOF - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 10m
$194–470

Bansko to Ruse by bus

58Weekly Buses

8h 3mAverage Duration

$28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 468.4 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Bansko, Bulgaria and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bansko Gondola to Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Bus and Coach Station Zapad, Sofia - Ovcha Kupel, Sofia, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 8h 3m.

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