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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ruse is to train and fly and bus which costs $120 - $260 and takes 8h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ruse is to fly and bus which takes 8h 34m and costs $130 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between London and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from London to Ruse. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Ruse via Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 20m.

Is there a direct train between London and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from London to Ruse. However, there are services departing from London St Pancras Intl and arriving at Ruse via Paris Est, Esslingen, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 24m.

How far is it from London to Ruse?

The distance between London and Ruse is 2224 km.

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

The best way to get from London to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 32h 20m and costs $168 - $172.

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

It takes approximately 8h 34m to get from London to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the London to Ruse bus from?

London to Ruse bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the London to Ruse train from?

London to Ruse train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from London St Pancras Intl station.

Train or bus from London to Ruse?

The best way to get from London to Ruse is to bus which takes 32h 20m and costs $168 - $172. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $700 - $1,400 and takes 37h 24m.

Where does the London to Ruse bus arrive?

London to Ruse bus services, operated by Maxibus Travel, arrive at Bucharest station.

What is the time difference between London and Ruse?

Ruse is 2h ahead of London. It is currently 4:23 AM in London and 6:23 AM in Ruse.

Where does the London to Ruse train arrive?

London to Ruse train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

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

Book your London to Ruse bus tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 237+ hotels available in Ruse.

London to Ruse - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from London to Ruse by plane, bus, train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, train, busferry, or car 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 London Heathrow Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
8h 34m
$134–338
Train to Luton Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LTN - OTP
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
9h 2m
$81–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
32h 20m
$168–171
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris Est to Esslingen(Neckar)train Tgv
3. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain 47 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 961 / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
6. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 461
37h 24m
$712–1,328
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from London to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Rusecar
25h 50m
$598–838
Fly London Stansted Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
9h 1m
$97–237
Fly London City Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LCY - OTP
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
10h 14m
$302–570
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, bus
1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LGW - OTP
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
8h 48m
$122–256
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Sofia Airport, train
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)plane LHR - SOF
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain
13h 46m
$142–322
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
2d 14h
$85–299
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from London to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Rusecar
26h 58m
$456–742

London to Ruse by train and foot

7Weekly Services

37h 24mAverage Duration

$712Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,223.8 km
Duration: 8h 34m

What companies run services between London, England and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from London Victoria to Ruse via Bucharest and Buchurest in around 32h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Ruse via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Esslingen, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, and Bucuresti Nord in around 37h 24m.

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