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

The cheapest way to get from Karlsruhe to Ruse is to bus which costs $70 - $160 and takes 33h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Karlsruhe to Ruse is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 40m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Karlsruhe and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Karlsruhe station to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe central train station and arriving at Ruse via Frankfurt and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Karlsruhe and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Karlsruhe to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Karlsruhe Hbf and arriving at Ruse via Stuttgart Hbf, Wien Hbf and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 57m.

How far is it from Karlsruhe to Ruse?

The distance between Karlsruhe and Ruse is 1561 km. The road distance is 1787.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Karlsruhe to Ruse without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 34m and costs $85 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 7h 40m to get from Karlsruhe to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Ruse bus from?

Karlsruhe to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Karlsruhe central train station.

Where do I catch the Karlsruhe to Ruse train from?

Karlsruhe to Ruse train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, depart from Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Ruse bus arrive?

Karlsruhe to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at București, Autogara Militari station.

What is the time difference between Karlsruhe and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Karlsruhe. It is currently 7:31 PM in Karlsruhe and 8:31 PM in Ruse.

Where does the Karlsruhe to Ruse train arrive?

Karlsruhe to Ruse train services, operated by Go-Ahead Baden-Württemberg GmbH, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Karlsruhe to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Karlsruhe to Ruse is 1788 km. It takes approximately 18h 4m to drive from Karlsruhe to Ruse.

How do I get a bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Ruse?

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Where can I stay near Ruse?

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Karlsruhe to Ruse - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Karlsruhe to Ruse by train, plane, shuttle, bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly, shuttle
best
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)STR - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 40m
$191–598
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to București, Autogara Militari1929
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
33h 25m
$73–157
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt12 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Aachen, Hbf79
3. Take the bus from Aachen to Bucharest Obor
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
23h 34m
$86–223
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart HbfRe
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Wien HbfEn
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
4. Take the train from Videle to RuseIr
36h 57m
$273–407
Drive 1,787.6 km
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to Ruse1,787.6 km
18h 4m
$295–426
Train to Frankfurt, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)FRA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 45m
$235–557
Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZRH - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
9h 41m
$283–687
Bus via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Frankfurt central train station108 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt to Bucharest
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
27h 19m
$176–186
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Karlsruhe to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Ruse
19h 39m
$377–528

Karlsruhe to Ruse by train and night train

7Weekly Services

36h 57mAverage Duration

$273Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,560.6 km
Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe, Germany and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Ruse via Frankfurt central train station, Frankfurt, Bucharest, and Buchurest in around 27h 19m.

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