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

The cheapest way to get from Dublin to Ruse is to ferry and train and bus which costs $110 - $220 and takes 33h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dublin to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 47m and costs $170 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Dublin and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Dublin to Ruse. However, there are services departing from The Gresham Hotel and arriving at Ruse via Belfast, Europa Buscentre, Buchanan Bus Station, London Victoria and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Dublin to Ruse?

The distance between Dublin and Ruse is 2638 km.

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

The best way to get from Dublin to Ruse without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 33h 51m and costs $110 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 7h 47m to get from Dublin to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dublin to Ruse bus from?

Dublin to Ruse bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from The Gresham Hotel station.

Where does the Dublin to Ruse bus arrive?

Dublin to Ruse bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.

What is the time difference between Dublin and Ruse?

Ruse is 2h ahead of Dublin. It is currently 3:49 AM in Dublin and 5:49 AM in Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 19+ hotels available in Ruse.

Dublin to Ruse - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, ferry, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Dublin to Ruse by plane, shuttle, ferry, train, bus, car, car ferry, busferry, or night 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 to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane DUB - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 47m
$177–493
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
33h 51m
$115–217
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbourcar
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirkcarferry
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Rusecar
2d 1h
$490–1,243
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane DUB - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
11h 9m
$187–618
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane DUB - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle
12h 7m
$187–573
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centrebus
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchananbusferry 923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoriabus
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
5. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
2d 5h
Ferry, train, bus, night train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to London Eustontrain
3. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Rusenighttrain
2d 12h
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, night train
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry 0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Rusenighttrain
3d 5h
$165–370

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

29Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

$55Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,637.7 km
Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between Dublin, Ireland and Ruse, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Dublin to Ruse. However, you can take the bus to Dublin Airport Terminal 1 Zone 2, walk to Dublin Airport (DUB) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Ruse. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Ruse via Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester, Coach Station, Bucharest Obor, Piața Iancului, Gara de Nord 1, and Buchurest in around 33h 51m.

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