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

The cheapest way to get from London to Ruse is to train and bus which costs $55 - $95 and takes 24h 46m.

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

The fastest way to get from London to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 7h 30m and costs $220 - $650.

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 l'Est, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 49m.

How far is it from London to Ruse?

The distance between London and Ruse is 2223 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 train and bus which takes 24h 46m and costs $55 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 7h 30m 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 train which takes 37h 49m and costs $430 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $169 - $174 and takes 32h 20m.

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 9:17 PM in London and 11:17 PM in Ruse.

Where does the London to Ruse train arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 210+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

There are 11 ways to get from London to Ruse by plane, shuttle, train, bus, train (Eurostar), car, car 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 from London Heathrow Airport, shuttle
best
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LHR - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 30m
$224–647
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Take the bus from Luton to Bucharest Oborbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
24h 46m
$55–92
Train
1. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbftrain 83
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
37h 49m
$439–1,020
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 57m
Fly from London City Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane LCY - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 9m
$293–835
Fly from London Stansted Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane STN - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 11m
$219–536
Train to Luton Airport, fly, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 57m
$211–594
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly, shuttle
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 a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
7h 42m
$213–544
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bucharestbus
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
32h 20m
$169–173
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from London Barking to Bucharestbusferry
2. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
2d 14h
$90–302
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
27h 5m
$486–737

London to Ruse by train and foot

4Weekly Services

37h 49mAverage Duration

$439Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,222.6 km
Duration: 7h 30m

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

You can take a train from London St Pancras Intl to Ruse via Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Bucuresti Nord in around 37h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from London Victoria to Ruse via Bucharest and Buchurest in around 32h 20m.

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