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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Ruse is to bus via Bucharest which costs $35 - $55 and takes 19h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 43m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North Station and arriving at Ruse via Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Brussels to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Brussels-Nord and arriving at Ruse via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Meidling and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 52m.

How far is it from Brussels to Ruse?

The distance between Brussels and Ruse is 1862 km. The road distance is 2190.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Ruse without a car is to bus via Bucharest which takes 19h 47m and costs $35 - $55.

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

It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Brussels to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Ruse bus from?

Brussels to Ruse bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from Brussels-North Station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Ruse train from?

Brussels to Ruse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Brussels-Nord station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Ruse?

The best way to get from Brussels to Ruse is to bus via Bucharest which takes 19h 47m and costs $35 - $55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $370 - $850 and takes 33h 52m.

Where does the Brussels to Ruse bus arrive?

Brussels to Ruse bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between Brussels and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Brussels. It is currently 7:28 PM in Brussels and 8:28 PM in Ruse.

Where does the Brussels to Ruse train arrive?

Brussels to Ruse train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Ruse is 2191 km. It takes approximately 21h 50m to drive from Brussels to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ruse.

Brussels to Ruse - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Brussels to Ruse by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, night train, 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 Brussels Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BRU - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 43m
$205–541
Bus via Bucharest
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels to Bucharest Oborbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
19h 47m
$39–50
Train
1. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbftrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Passau Hbftrain 91 / ...
3. Take the train from Passau Hbf to Wien Meidlingtrain Ice
4. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
33h 52m
$371–810
Drive 2,190.8 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Rusecar 2,190.8 km
21h 50m
$391–564
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CRL - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 40m
$200–544
Bus to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Brussels Midi / Brussels South West to Charleroi Airportbus
2. Fly from Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane CRL - BBU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
8h 44m
$180–509
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane AMS - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 38m
$239–645
Bus
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North Station to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
27h 59m
$171–175
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Brussels-Nord to Wien Meidlingnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
37h 28m
$361–696
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to București, Autogara Militaribus 1929
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
40h 45m
$96–146
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Brussels to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Rusecar
22h 52m
$376–1,582

Brussels to Ruse by train

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33h 52mAverage Duration

$371Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,861.6 km
Duration: 6h 43m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Brussels to Ruse via Bucharest Obor, Piata Iancului, Gara de Nord, and Buchurest in around 19h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Brussels-Nord to Ruse via Frankfurt, Passau Hbf, Wien Meidling, and Bucuresti Nord in around 33h 52m.

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