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

The cheapest way to get from Florence to Ruse is to bus which costs $125 - $135 and takes 28h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Florence to Ruse is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 6h 54m and costs $150 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Florence and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Florence to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Firenze Autostazione and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 15m.

How far is it from Florence to Ruse?

The distance between Florence and Ruse is 1289 km. The road distance is 1557.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Florence to Ruse without a car is to train and bus which takes 27h 43m and costs $120 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 8h 18m to get from Florence to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Florence to Ruse bus from?

Florence to Ruse bus services, operated by M&M Travel, depart from Firenze Autostazione station.

Where does the Florence to Ruse bus arrive?

Florence to Ruse bus services, operated by M&M Travel, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Florence and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Florence. It is currently 3:10 AM in Florence and 4:10 AM in Ruse.

Can I drive from Florence to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Florence to Ruse is 1557 km. It takes approximately 18h 26m to drive from Florence to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ruse.

Florence to Ruse - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Florence to Ruse by plane, shuttle, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Florence Peretola Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FLR - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 18m
$222–572
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofiabus
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain 4610
30h 5m
$124–133
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the bus from Venezia, Viale Stazione to Bucureştibus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
27h 43m
$129–161
Train, bus via Vienna
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
30h 52m
$399–576
Drive 1,557.3 km
1. Drive from Florence to Rusecar 1,557.3 km
18h 26m
$282–407
Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain
2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BLQ - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 54m
$158–570
Train to Pisa International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Pisa Centraletrain
2. Fly from Pisa International Airport (PSA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane PSA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 53m
$173–546
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FCO - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 24m
$172–582
Train to Treviso Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Fly from Treviso Airport (TSF) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TSF - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 8m
$205–592
Train, bus to Il Caravaggio International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo Airport Bus Stationbus
3. Fly from Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane BGY - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 8m
$212–573
Bus
1. Take the bus from Firenze Autostazione to Sofiabus
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni
28h 15m
$125–133

Florence to Ruse by bus

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28h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,288.7 km
Duration: 8h 18m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Firenze Autostazione to Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station in around 28h 15m.

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