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

The cheapest way to get from Kos to Ruse is to car ferry and bus and night train which costs $65 - $110 and takes 21h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kos to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 15m and costs $220 - $650.

How far is it from Kos to Ruse?

The distance between Kos and Ruse is 992 km.

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

The best way to get from Kos to Ruse without a car is to car ferry and bus and night train via İzmir which takes 16h 55m and costs $75 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Kos to Ruse, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ruse.

Kos to Ruse - 7 ways to travel via plane, shuttle, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Kos to Ruse by plane, shuttle, car ferry, bus, night train, car, or 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, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane KGS - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 15m
$223–633
Ferry, bus via Istanbul
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to D-Marin Turgutreis Marinaferry
2. Take the bus from Turgutreis Garaj to Bodrum Merkez Garajbus
3. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenlerbus
4. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Rusebus
26h 56m
$61–113
Car ferry, bus, night train via İzmir
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to Izmir bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from Izmir Otogar to Edirnebus
4. Take the night train from Kapikule to Rusenighttrain
16h 55m
$77–114
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Drive from Port of Bodrum to Rusecar
14h 48m
$185–279
Car ferry, bus, night train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumcarferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum Torba Otogar to Çerkezköybus
3. Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Rusenighttrain
21h 45m
$67–110
Ferry, bus, night train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrumferry
2. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenlerbus
3. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler to Çerkezköybus
4. Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Rusenighttrain
23h 30m
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Piraeusferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Piraeus Port Astiggos to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
33h 55m
$124–173

Kos to Ruse by ferry and bus

6Weekly Services

33h 55mAverage Duration

$124Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 991.9 km
Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Kos, Greece and Ruse, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Kos to Ruse. However, you can take the bus to Kos Airport, walk to Kos (KGS) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Ruse. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Port of Kos to Ruse via Port of Bodrum, Bodrum Merkez Garaj, Bodrum bus station, Izmir Otogar, Edrine, Kapikule, and Kapikule in around 16h 55m.

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