There are 4 ways to get from Craiova to Ruse by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain Ic
- Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain 461 / ...
5h 46m$17–20Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militaribus 2B-C
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Eastbus N984 / ...
6h 20m$13–27Drive 212.1 km
- Drive from Craiova to Rusecar 212.1 km
3h 32m$34–49Train via Craiova
- Take the train from Craiova to Videletrain Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
- Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain 461 / ...
5h 48m$18–29
Craiova to Ruse by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Ruse is to train which costs $17 - $21 and takes 5h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Ruse is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord and arriving at Ruse East via București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Ruse via Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.
The distance between Craiova and Ruse is 236 km. The road distance is 212.1 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Ruse without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $17 - $21.
It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Craiova to Ruse, including transfers.
Craiova to Ruse bus services, operated by Antares Transport, depart from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord station.
Craiova to Ruse train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Ruse is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs $17 - $21. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $28 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Ruse, Bulgaria?
You can take a train from Craiova to Ruse via Videle in around 5h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Ruse East via București, Autogara Militari in around 6h 20m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Craiova to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Videle to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–11
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Craiova to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–18
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +40 351 409 153
- info@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Craiova to Videle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Phone
- 0250.730.333
- rezervari@antares-transport.ro
- Website
- antares-transport.ro
Bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Schedules at
- antarestransport.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse East
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Craiova to Ruse bus services, operated by Antares Transport, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.
Craiova to Ruse train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Videle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Ruse is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Craiova to Ruse.
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