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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Ruse is to bus which costs $65 - $100 and takes 21h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Ruse is to drive which takes 13h 21m and costs $160 - $250.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Kyiv to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi and arriving at Ruse via Szolnok and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 14m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Ruse?

The distance between Kyiv and Ruse is 1260 km. The road distance is 1059 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Ruse without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 43m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 15h 43m to get from Kyiv to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Ruse train from?

Kyiv to Ruse train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.

Train or bus from Kyiv to Ruse?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Ruse is to train which takes 34h 14m and costs $280 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $100 and takes 21h 37m.

Where does the Kyiv to Ruse train arrive?

Kyiv to Ruse train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Szolnok station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Ruse is 1059 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Kyiv to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ruse.

Kyiv to Ruse - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Kyiv to Ruse by bus, train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Braşovbus
3. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
15h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv OFIS to Ruse Cruise RUSEbus
21h 37m
$66–96
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Szolnoktrain
2. Take the train from Szolnok to Videletrain Ic
3. Take the train from Videle to Rusetrain 461
34h 14m
$289–488
Drive 1,059 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Rusecar 1,059 km
13h 21m
$167–241
Bus, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RMO - OTP
5. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
11h 25m
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus Gns-03 / ...
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
21h 25m
$190–369

Kyiv to Ruse by train

7Weekly Trains

34h 14mAverage Duration

$289Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,259.7 km
Duration: 15h 43m

What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Ruse via Szolnok and Videle in around 34h 14m. Alternatively, Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Kyiv OFIS to Ruse Cruise RUSE once daily. Tickets cost $65–95 and the journey takes 19h.

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