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

The cheapest way to get from Meteora to Ruse is to bus and train via Sofia which costs $40 - $85 and takes 21h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meteora to Ruse is to drive which takes 9h 42m and costs $170 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Meteora and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Meteora to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Kalampáka and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Trikala and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.

How far is it from Meteora to Ruse?

The distance between Meteora and Ruse is 902 km. The road distance is 819.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Meteora to Ruse without a car is to bus and train which takes 16h 34m and costs $65 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 16h 34m to get from Meteora to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Meteora to Ruse bus from?

Meteora to Ruse bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, depart from Trikala station.

Where does the Meteora to Ruse bus arrive?

Meteora to Ruse bus services, operated by KTEL Trikala, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Can I drive from Meteora to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Meteora to Ruse is 820 km. It takes approximately 9h 42m to drive from Meteora to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 208+ hotels available in Ruse.

Meteora to Ruse - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Meteora 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.

Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalos
2. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to ThessalonikiIc
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki train station to Ruse East
16h 34m
$65–98
Bus, train via Sofia
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalos
2. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to ThessalonikiIc
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to SofiaRe
5. Take the train from Sofia to RuseRe
21h 26m
$40–80
Drive 819.9 km
1. Drive from Meteora to Ruse819.9 km
9h 42m
$172–249
Bus to Ioannina National Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Trikala to Ioannina
2. Fly from Ioannina National Airport (IOA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)IOA - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
13h 41m
$221–617
Bus
1. Take the bus from Trikala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
18h 5m
$49–75
Bus via Stara Zagora
1. Take the bus from Kalabaka to Grevena
2. Take the bus from Grevena to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Stara Zagora Zheleznik Hotel
4. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Ruse
21h 45m
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Trikala to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)SKG - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
10h 39m
$189–533
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Kalambaka to Paleofarsalos
2. Take the train from Paleofarsalos to Athens
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ATH - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
12h 58m
$210–500
Bus, Airport Bus to Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Kalampáka to Gjirokastër
2. Take the bus from Gjirokastër to Fier
3. Take a shuttle bus from Fier to Tirana, Airport
4. Fly from Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza (TIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)TIA - OTP
5. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
13h 35m

Meteora to Ruse by bus and train

5Weekly Services

16h 34mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Distance: 901.5 km
Duration: 16h 34m

What companies run services between Meteora, Greece and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Kalampáka to Ruse Central Bus Station via Trikala and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 18h 5m.

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