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

The cheapest way to get from Pirot to Ruse is to bus which costs $29 - $45 and takes 8h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Pirot to Ruse is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $60 - $90.

Is there a direct bus between Pirot and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Pirot station to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Pirot, Main Bus Station and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Pirot to Ruse?

The distance between Pirot and Ruse is 445 km. The road distance is 394.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Pirot to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs $29 - $45.

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

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Pirot to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pirot to Ruse bus from?

Pirot to Ruse bus services, operated by Nis Ekspres, depart from Pirot, Main Bus Station.

Where does the Pirot to Ruse bus arrive?

Pirot to Ruse bus services, operated by Nis Ekspres, arrive at Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika station.

What is the time difference between Pirot and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Pirot. It is currently 7:50 AM in Pirot and 8:50 AM in Ruse.

Can I drive from Pirot to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Pirot to Ruse is 395 km. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Pirot to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 213+ hotels available in Ruse.

Pirot to Ruse - 5 ways to travel via train, car, bus, plane, and shuttle

There are 5 ways to get from Pirot to Ruse by car, train, bus, 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.

Drive, train
best
1. Drive from Pirot to Lakatnik
2. Take the train from Lakatnik to Ruse4610
7h 6m
$26–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni / ...
8h 5m
$29–40
Drive 394.5 km
1. Drive from Pirot to Ruse394.5 km
4h 47m
$63–90
Bus, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
2. Fly from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Varna Airport (VAR)SOF - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruse
9h 31m
$177–460
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika
2. Take the bus from Sofia to Ruse EastN980 / ...
8h 5m
$45–63

Pirot to Ruse by bus

14Weekly Buses

8h 5mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 444.7 km
Duration: 7h 6m

What companies run services between Pirot, Serbia and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Pirot, Main Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Station via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 8h 5m.

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