There are 6 ways to get from Istanbul (State) to Ruse by plane, shuttle, bus, night train, or car
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Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IST - OTP
- Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
3h 39m$207–516Night train
cheapest- Take the night train from Halkali to RuseBosphor Express
9h 25m$18–36Bus via Dunav most
- Take the bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Ruse Cruise RUSE
10h 18m$69–93Drive 558.2 km
- Drive from Istanbul to Ruse558.2 km
6h 47m$88–127Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
- Fly from Istanbul (IST) to Varna Airport (VAR)IST - VAR
- Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruse
5h 29m$232–666Bus
- Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ruse
13h 13m$18–42
Istanbul (IST) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Ruse is to night train which costs $17 - $40 and takes 9h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Istanbul (State) to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 39m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Istanbul (State) to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Istanbul Kemal Pasa and arriving at Ruse via Dunav most. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Istanbul (State) to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Yenikapi and arriving at Ruse via Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 25m.
The distance between Istanbul (State) and Ruse is 552 km. The road distance is 558.2 km.
The best way to get from Istanbul (State) to Ruse without a car is to bus via Dunav most which takes 10h 18m and costs $65 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Istanbul (State) to Ruse, including transfers.
Istanbul (State) to Ruse bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, depart from Istanbul Kemal Pasa station.
Istanbul (State) to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Halkali station.
Istanbul (State) to Ruse bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, arrive at Ruse Cruise RUSE station.
What companies run services between Istanbul (State), Turkey and Ruse, Bulgaria?
Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Ruse Cruise RUSE once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Halkali to Ruse twice a week. Tickets cost $17–35 and the journey takes 7h 53m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–210
Flights from Istanbul to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–350
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–210
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Istanbul to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–160
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Halkali to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $17–25
- 1st Class
- $24–35
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- info@atlastaxi.eu
- Website
- atlastaxi.eu
Shuttle from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
Shuttle from Varna Airport to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $90–260
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Istanbul Kemal Pasa to Ruse Cruise RUSE
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–95
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ruse
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–42
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- $18–22
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More Questions & Answers
Ruse is 1h behind Istanbul (State). It is currently 4:46 AM in Istanbul (State) and 3:46 AM in Ruse.
Istanbul (State) to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Istanbul (State) to Ruse is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 47m to drive from Istanbul (State) to Ruse.
There are 211+ hotels available in Ruse.