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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruse is to train and bus which costs $75 - $180 and takes 27h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Ruse is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 8h 34m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Ruse via London Victoria and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 20m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ruse?

The distance between Cardiff and Ruse is 2417 km.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Ruse without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 31m and costs $75 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 10h 14m to get from Cardiff to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Ruse bus from?

Cardiff to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Ruse bus arrive?

Cardiff to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Ruse?

Ruse is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 6:09 PM in Cardiff and 8:09 PM in Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 213+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

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

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 Cardiff Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CWL - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
10h 14m
$221–846
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Bucharest Obor
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
27h 31m
$79–175
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Ruse
28h 8m
Train to Bristol Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BRS - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
8h 34m
$248–687
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BHX - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
9h 43m
$229–653
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LHR - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
9h 27m
$290–797
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
10h 12m
$269–754
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoria
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
37h 20m
$178–205
Train, bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to University
2. Take the busferry from Birmingham West Bromwich to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
2d 20h
$121–337
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Ruse
29h 16m
$535–808

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

13Weekly Planes

8h 15mAverage Duration

$97Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,417.2 km
Duration: 10h 14m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Kingsway GD to Ruse via London Victoria, Bucharest, and Buchurest in around 37h 20m.

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