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How to get fromKyiv to Ruseby bus, train, car, plane or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Kyiv to Ruse by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kyiv OFIS to Ruse Cruise RUSEbus bus
    21h 37m
    $66–96

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Unghenitrain train 351
    2. Take the train from Ungheni to Bucuresti Nordtrain train 401
    3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain train
    29h 42m
    $90–120

  3. Drive 1,002.9 km

    1. Drive from Kyiv to Rusecar car 1,002.9 km
    14h 38m
    $158–229

  4. Train, drive to Iași International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pas. to Unghenitrain train
    2. Drive from Ungheni to Iași International Airport (IAS)car car
    3. Fly from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane IAS - OTP
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle bus
    20h 33m
    $255–496

  5. Bus via Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)

    1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus bus Gns-03 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus bus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 7
    23h 10m
    $78–101

  6. Bus, bus to Chișinău International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Chisinau Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane RMO - OTP
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle bus
    12h 35m

  7. Bus to Suceava, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Kyiv OFIS to Suceava ROMPETROLbus bus
    2. Fly from Suceava (SCV) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane SCV - OTP
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle bus
    16h 20m
    $262–570

Kyiv to Ruse by train

Calendar4Weekly Trains
Duration29h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$90Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Ruse, Bulgaria?

Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Kyiv OFIS to Ruse Cruise RUSE once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 19h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kyiv-Pas. to Ruse via Ungheni and Bucuresti Nord in around 29h 42m.

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