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 $190 - $390 and takes 35h 14m.

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 $200 - $550.

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 4h.

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 35h 14m and costs $190 - $390.

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 9:13 AM in Dublin and 11:13 AM in Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 208+ hotels available in Ruse.

Dublin to Ruse - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, ferry, bus

There are 7 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)DUB - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 47m
$200–525
Ferry, train, bus and ferry, night train
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the busferry from Birmingham to Ploiești
4. Take the train from Ploieşti Sud to Bucharest
5. Take the night train from Bucharest to Ruse
2d 15h
$180–427
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Milton Keynes Central
3. Take the bus from Central station to Airport Bus StationMk1
4. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Obor
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse Razpredelitelna
35h 14m
$194–387
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Dublin to Rosslare Harbour
2. Take the car ferry from Rosslare Harbour to Dunkirk
3. Drive from Dunkirk to Ruse
2d 1h
$660–1,243
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)DUB - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruse
10h 36m
$190–530
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from The Gresham Hotel to Europa Bus Centre
2. Take the busferry from Belfast, Europa Buscentre to Glasgow Buchanan923
3. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to London Victoria
4. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharest
5. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
2d 4h
Ferry, train, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferry0
2. Take the train from Holyhead to Wolverhampton
3. Take the busferry from Birmingham West Bromwich to Bucharest
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Ruse
3d 4h
$236–533

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

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5h 5mAverage Duration

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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 Razpredelitelna via Holyhead, Holyhead, Milton Keynes Central, Central station, Airport Bus Station, Luton, Bucharest Obor, Piata Iancului, Gara de Nord, and Bucuresti Nord in around 35h 14m.

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