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 $70 - $110 and takes 23h 42m.

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 $230 - $550.

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 ferry and bus and night train which takes 18h 18m and costs .

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 212+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Kos to Ruse by plane, shuttle, ferry, bus, night train, car ferry, 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 Kos, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Kos (KGS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)KGS - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
8h 15m
$233–513
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrum
2. Take the bus from Bodrum to İstanbul Esenler
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Otogari to Ruse
25h 51m
$57–130
Ferry, bus, night train
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrum
2. Take the bus from Bodrum Merkez Garaj to Başak Tarım Market
3. Take the bus from Yatağan to Aliağa
4. Take the bus from Aliağa to Edirne
5. Take the night train from Kapikule to Ruse
18h 18m
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrum
2. Drive from Port of Bodrum to Ruse
14h 35m
$185–279
Ferry to Milas–Bodrum Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrum
2. Fly from Milas–Bodrum Airport (BJV) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BJV - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
8h 17m
$255–590
Car ferry, bus, night train
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrum
2. Take the bus from Bodrum to Çerkezköy
3. Take the night train from Çerkezköy to Ruse
23h 42m
$74–108
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Port of Kos to Port of Bodrum
2. Take the bus from Bodrum bus station to İstanbul Esenler bus station
3. Take the bus from Istanbul Büyük Otogari to Ruse Central Bus Station
26h 1m
$73–115

Kos to Ruse by car ferry, foot, and bus

7Weekly Services

26h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 992 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 ferry from Port of Kos to Ruse via Port of Bodrum, Bodrum Merkez Garaj, Başak Tarım Market, Yatağan, Aliağa, Edrine, Kapikule, and Kapikule in around 18h 18m.

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