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

The cheapest way to get from Patras to Ruse is to bus and train which costs $45 - $75 and takes 19h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Patras to Ruse is to bus and ferry and fly and shuttle which takes 10h 5m and costs $240 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Patras and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Patras to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Patras and arriving at Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel via Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.

How far is it from Patras to Ruse?

The distance between Patras and Ruse is 1114 km. The road distance is 1052.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Patras to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 17h 30m and costs $75 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Patras to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Patras to Ruse bus from?

Patras to Ruse bus services, operated by KTEL Magnesias, depart from Patras station.

Where does the Patras to Ruse bus arrive?

Patras to Ruse bus services, operated by KTEL Magnesias, arrive at Volos station.

Can I drive from Patras to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Patras to Ruse is 1052 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Patras to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 222+ hotels available in Ruse.

Patras to Ruse - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, shuttle, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Patras to Ruse by bus, train, plane, shuttle, car, or busferry

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 to Athens International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ATH - OTP
4. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 12m
$199–501
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pátra to Sofia Central Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain 4610
19h 29m
$47–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from Patras to Volosbus
2. Take the bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditelbus Citylines 83
17h 30m
$78–106
Bus, train via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Serresbus
3. Take the bus from Serres to Blagoevgrad Central Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to Sofiatrain
5. Take the train from Sofia Sever to Rusetrain
20h 6m
$82–111
Drive 1,052.1 km
1. Drive from Patras to Rusecar 1,052.1 km
11h 56m
$221–319
Bus and ferry to Zakynthos International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Patras to Zakynthosbusferry
2. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane ZTH - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 5m
$241–696
Bus to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Patras to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Stationbus
2. Fly from Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane SKG - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
12h 19m
$221–549
Bus and ferry to Kefalonia Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Patra to Argostolibusferry
2. Fly from Kefalonia Airport (EFL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane EFL - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 22m
$244–730
Bus, train to Athens International Airport, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain
3. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane ATH - VAR
4. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle
12h 7m
$209–531
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Patra to Kiatobus C3e / ...
2. Take the train from Kiato to Athenstrain Re
3. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
21h 19m
$92–99

Patras to Ruse by bus

2Weekly Buses

17h 30mAverage Duration

$78Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,114.5 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Patras to Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel via Volos and Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station in around 17h 30m.

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