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 $120 - $190 and takes 38h 36m.

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 51m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Riga Central Bus Station and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Chernivtsi Bus station, Suceava and Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 36m.

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 Rīgas Centrālā stacija and arriving at Ruse via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Wien Westbahnhof and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 27m.

How far is it from Riga to Ruse?

The distance between Riga and Ruse is 1489 km. The road distance is 1809.4 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 29h 20m and costs $130 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 51m 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 Latlines, depart from Riga Central Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Riga to Ruse train from?

Riga to Ruse train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Rīgas Centrālā stacija station.

Train or bus from Riga to Ruse?

The best way to get from Riga to Ruse is to bus which takes 29h 20m and costs $130 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 46h 27m.

Where does the Riga to Ruse bus arrive?

Riga to Ruse bus services, operated by Latlines, arrive at Chernivtsi Bus station.

Where does the Riga to Ruse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Ruse is 1809 km. It takes approximately 25h 55m to drive from Riga to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 232+ hotels available in Ruse.

Riga to Ruse - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 7 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 51m
$206–513
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 Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
38h 36m
$125–183
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Doraly Expo Marketbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
29h 20m
$135–193
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 461
46h 27m
$424–765
Drive 1,809.4 km
1. Drive from Riga to Rusecar 1,809.4 km
25h 55m
$326–471
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane RIX - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
10h 21m
$205–514
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
11h 56m
$202–605

Riga to Ruse by train

7Weekly Trains

46h 27mAverage Duration

$424Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 1,488.7 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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 Doraly Expo Market, Doraly, Bucur Obor, Obor, Gara de Nord 1, and Buchurest in around 29h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Ruse via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Wien Westbahnhof, and Bucuresti Nord in around 46h 27m.

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