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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Ruse is to bus via Suceava which costs $110 - $170 and takes 39h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 52m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Ruse via Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Riga and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Riga to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Riga-Pasazieru and arriving at Ruse via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Wien Hbf and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 11m.

How far is it from Riga to Ruse?

The distance between Riga and Ruse is 1489 km. The road distance is 1821.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 32h 40m and costs $120 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Riga to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ruse bus from?

Riga to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ruse train from?

Riga to Ruse train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Riga-Pasazieru station.

Train or bus from Riga to Ruse?

The best way to get from Riga to Ruse is to bus which takes 32h 40m and costs $120 - $210. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $470 and takes 44h 11m.

Where does the Riga to Ruse bus arrive?

Riga to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy station.

Where does the Riga to Ruse train arrive?

Riga to Ruse train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Kaisiadorys station.

Can I drive from Riga to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Ruse is 1822 km. It takes approximately 25h 50m to drive from Riga to Ruse.

How do I get a bus ticket from Riga to Ruse?

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Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 205+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

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

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 Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane RIX - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 52m
$204–525
Bus via Suceava
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chernivtsi Bus station to Suceavabus
3. Take the bus from Suceava to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
39h 5m
$117–164
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
32h 40m
$123–201
Train
1. Take the train from Riga-Pasazieru to Kaisiadorystrain 182 / ...
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
3. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
44h 11m
$323–461
Drive 1,821.7 km
1. Drive from Riga to Rusecar 1,821.7 km
25h 50m
$328–474
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane RIX - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle
10h 42m
$254–560
Bus via Bratislava
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus N1227
2. Take the bus from Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy to Rusebus
36h 5m
$139–314
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
2d 14h

Riga to Ruse by train

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44h 11mAverage Duration

$323Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,488.7 km
Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Ruse via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, Aeroport Henri Coandă T1 (Otopeni), Bucharest North, and Buchurest in around 32h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Riga-Pasazieru to Ruse via Kaišiadorys, Kaunas, Warszawa Zachodnia, Wien Hbf, and Bucuresti Nord in around 44h 11m.

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