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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Ruse is to bus which costs $90 - $140 and takes 30h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 34m and costs $170 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Ruse via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 28m.

How far is it from Basel to Ruse?

The distance between Basel and Ruse is 1568 km. The road distance is 1854.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Ruse without a car is to train and bus via Aachen which takes 25h 1m and costs $100 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Basel to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ruse bus from?

Basel to Ruse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Ruse train from?

Basel to Ruse train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train or bus from Basel to Ruse?

The best way to get from Basel to Ruse is to train which takes 32h 28m and costs $390 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $140 and takes 30h 30m.

Where does the Basel to Ruse bus arrive?

Basel to Ruse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Basel and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Basel. It is currently 10:13 AM in Basel and 11:13 AM in Ruse.

Where does the Basel to Ruse train arrive?

Basel to Ruse train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Ruse is 1854 km. It takes approximately 19h 59m to drive from Basel to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 209+ hotels available in Ruse.

Basel to Ruse - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Ruse by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly Basel to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BSL - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h
$199–515
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3636
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni / ...
30h 30m
$92–133
Train, bus via Aachen
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurttrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbftrain 79
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
25h 1m
$109–273
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
32h 28m
$399–584
Drive 1,854.3 km
1. Drive from Basel to Rusecar 1,854.3 km
19h 59m
$374–540
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZRH - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 45m
$238–608
Fly Basel to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane BSL - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
7h 34m
$179–470
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STR - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 34m
$232–686
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Eastbus
35h 17m
$151–333
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Rusecar
21h 32m
$401–563

Basel to Ruse by train

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32h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,567.6 km
Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Ruse via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, and Bucuresti Nord in around 32h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 30h 30m.

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