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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Ruse is to bus and bus and ferry which costs $100 - $160 and takes 2 days 18h.

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 36m and costs $240 - $750.

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 15m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Ruse?

The distance between Cardiff and Ruse is 2426 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 bus which takes 37h 15m and costs $170 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 36m 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 2:01 PM in Cardiff and 4:01 PM in Ruse.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cardiff to Ruse?

Book your Cardiff to Ruse bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 208+ hotels available in Ruse.

Cardiff to Ruse - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Ruse by train, plane, shuttle, 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.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly, shuttle
best
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 36m
$246–751
Bus, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Heathrow Central Bus Station
2. Take the busferry from London Wembley Park to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
2d 18h
$104–159
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 15m
$175–197
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 11m
Fly from Cardiff Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CWL - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
10h 20m
$296–889
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 38m
$243–758
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 24m
$268–774
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
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)LTN - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
10h 19m
$267–724
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 19m
$535–808

Bristol Airport (BRS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

7Weekly Planes

3h 58mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,426.1 km
Duration: 8h 36m

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 15m.

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