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

The cheapest way to get from Bologna to Ruse is to train and bus which costs $80 - $180 and takes 30h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bologna to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 12m and costs $140 - $460.

Is there a direct bus between Bologna and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Bologna to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Bologna Centrale and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 30m.

How far is it from Bologna to Ruse?

The distance between Bologna and Ruse is 1272 km. The road distance is 1459.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bologna to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 26h 30m and costs $125 - $135.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Bologna to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bologna to Ruse bus from?

Bologna to Ruse bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Bologna Centrale station.

Where does the Bologna to Ruse bus arrive?

Bologna to Ruse bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Bologna and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Bologna. It is currently 5:12 AM in Bologna and 6:12 AM in Ruse.

Can I drive from Bologna to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Bologna to Ruse is 1459 km. It takes approximately 17h 32m to drive from Bologna to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ruse.

Bologna to Ruse - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Bologna to Ruse by plane, shuttle, bus, train, or car

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

Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BLQ - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 12m
$149–453
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione (Mestre Stazione - fermata ATVO) to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
30h 37m
$83–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni / ...
26h 30m
$127–135
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
30h 11m
$372–578
Drive 1,459.3 km
1. Drive from Bologna to Rusecar 1,459.3 km
17h 32m
$264–382
Train to Treviso Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSF - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 28m
$167–518
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Bologna Centrale to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BGY - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 17m
$182–569
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bologna Centrale to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain 4610
28h 20m
$126–135

Bologna to Ruse by bus

1Weekly Buses

26h 30mAverage Duration

$127Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,271.5 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Bologna, Italy and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Bologna Centrale to Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 26h 30m.

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