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

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Ruse is to train and bus which costs $150 - $250 and takes 29h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 2m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Ruse via London Victoria and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Ruse via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Est, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 24m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Ruse?

The distance between Edinburgh and Ruse is 2526 km.

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

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ruse without a car is to train and bus which takes 29h 45m and costs $150 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Edinburgh to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ruse bus from?

Edinburgh to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Ruse train from?

Edinburgh to Ruse train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train or bus from Edinburgh to Ruse?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Ruse is to train which takes 42h 24m and costs $800 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $210 - $250 and takes 41h 40m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ruse bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Ruse?

Ruse is 2h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:19 AM in Edinburgh and 8:19 AM in Ruse.

Where does the Edinburgh to Ruse train arrive?

Edinburgh to Ruse train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at King's Cross station.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Edinburgh to Ruse by plane, shuttle, train, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Edinburgh Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EDI - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 2m
$198–513
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the bus from Manchester, Coach Station to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
29h 45m
$152–241
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Est to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
6. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
42h 24m
$834–1,400
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rusecar
32h 11m
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane GLA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 31m
$221–556
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane EDI - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
13h 4m
$183–518
Bus
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to London Victoriabus
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
41h 40m
$213–247
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
2d 7h
Train, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the busferry from Manchester Piccadilly to Bucharestbusferry
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
3d 1h
$202–395
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rusecar
33h 24m
$572–884

Edinburgh to Ruse by train and foot

7Weekly Services

42h 24mAverage Duration

$834Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,525.8 km
Duration: 8h 2m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Ruse via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Bucuresti Nord in around 42h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Ruse via London Victoria, Bucharest, and Buchurest in around 41h 40m.

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