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

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Ruse is to train and bus which costs $140 - $210 and takes 2 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Madrid to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 5m and costs $170 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Madrid and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Madrid to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 5h.

How far is it from Madrid to Ruse?

The distance between Madrid and Ruse is 2565 km. The road distance is 3040.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Madrid to Ruse without a car is to train and bus via Girona which takes 40h 24m and costs $200 - $370.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Madrid to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Madrid to Ruse bus from?

Madrid to Ruse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur station.

Where does the Madrid to Ruse bus arrive?

Madrid to Ruse bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Sofia Serdica Bus Stop station.

What is the time difference between Madrid and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Madrid. It is currently 6:42 PM in Madrid and 7:42 PM in Ruse.

Can I drive from Madrid to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Madrid to Ruse is 3041 km. It takes approximately 34h 26m to drive from Madrid to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ruse.

Madrid to Ruse - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Madrid to Ruse by plane, shuttle, train, bus, car, or car train

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

Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane MAD - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 5m
$178–483
Bus via Sibiu
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Méndez Álvaro Estación Sur to Sibiubus
2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Rusebus
2d 5h
$110–223
Train, bus via Girona
1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Gironatrain Ave
2. Take the bus from Girona, Estació d'Autobusos to Aradbus
3. Take the bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Rusebus
40h 24m
$204–368
Drive 3,040.6 km
1. Drive from Madrid to Rusecar 3,040.6 km
34h 26m
$556–803
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane MAD - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle
11h 25m
$178–503
Bus
1. Take the bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Sofia Serdica Bus Stopbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3419 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni / ...
2d 5h
$161–232
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Alcalá De Henarestrain C2 / ...
2. Take the bus from Alcala de Henares to Sofiabus
3. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain
2d 12h
$147–210
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Madrid to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Villach Hbf ARZcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Rusecar
36h 20m
$672–963

Madrid to Ruse by bus

3Weekly Buses

2d 5hAverage Duration

$161Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,565.4 km
Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Madrid Mendez Alvaro Estacion Sur to Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Serdica Bus Stop and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 2d 5h.

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