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

The cheapest way to get from Potsdam to Ruse is to bus which costs $75 - $170 and takes 35h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Potsdam to Ruse is to train and fly and shuttle which takes 7h 5m and costs $180 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Potsdam and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Potsdam to Ruse. However, there are services departing from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Ruse via Berlin Airport BER and Praga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 28m.

Is there a direct train between Potsdam and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Potsdam to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Potsdam Hbf and arriving at Ruse via Berlin Hbf, Wien Hbf and Videle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 50m.

How far is it from Potsdam to Ruse?

The distance between Potsdam and Ruse is 1413 km. The road distance is 1731.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Potsdam to Ruse without a car is to train and bus which takes 22h 43m and costs $150 - $320.

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

It takes approximately 7h 5m to get from Potsdam to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Ruse bus from?

Potsdam to Ruse bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, depart from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Potsdam to Ruse train from?

Potsdam to Ruse train services, operated by Nightjet, depart from Berlin Hbf station.

Where does the Potsdam to Ruse bus arrive?

Potsdam to Ruse bus services, operated by Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KG, arrive at Flughafen BER station.

What is the time difference between Potsdam and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Potsdam. It is currently 6:00 AM in Potsdam and 7:00 AM in Ruse.

Where does the Potsdam to Ruse train arrive?

Potsdam to Ruse train services, operated by Nightjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Potsdam to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Potsdam to Ruse is 1732 km. It takes approximately 17h 30m to drive from Potsdam to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 208+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Potsdam to Ruse by train, plane, shuttle, bus, night train, 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.

Train, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)BER - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 5m
$188–538
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to București, Autogara Militari1926
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 7
35h 1m
$77–161
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Praha-HolesoviceRj
2. Take the bus from Praga to Ruse
22h 43m
$158–311
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Wien HbfNj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Videle347
3. Take the train from Videle to RuseIr
36h 50m
$303–672
Drive 1,731.9 km
1. Drive from Potsdam to Ruse1,731.9 km
17h 30m
$286–412
Train, fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Varna Airport (VAR)BER - VAR
3. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruse
9h 20m
$163–568
Train, fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)BER - BBU
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruse
13h 39m
$248–533
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BER
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Praha, ÚAN FlorencN60 / ...
3. Take the bus from Praga to Ruse
23h 28m
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Potsdam to Göttingen
2. Take the car train from Göttingen to Villach Hbf ARZ
3. Drive from Villach Hbf ARZ to Ruse
22h 43m
$379–1,401

Potsdam to Ruse by train, subway, and bus

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22h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,412.9 km
Duration: 7h 5m

What companies run services between Potsdam, Germany and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from S Potsdam Hauptbahnhof to Ruse via Flughafen BER, Berlin Airport BER, Praha, ÚAN Florenc, and Praga in around 23h 28m.

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