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 - $180 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 52m and costs $190 - $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 Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 51m.

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 Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Zachodnia, Wien Hbf and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 6m.

How far is it from Riga to Ruse?

The distance between Riga and Ruse is 1489 km. The road distance is 1824.9 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 51m and costs $120 - $200.

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 Ecolines (Autolux), 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 32h 51m and costs $120 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $320 - $460 and takes 43h 6m.

Where does the Riga to Ruse bus arrive?

Riga to Ruse bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Where does the Riga to Ruse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Riga to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Ruse is 1825 km. It takes approximately 25h 35m to drive from Riga to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 211+ 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 52m
$195–529
Bus
cheapest
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 Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
32h 51m
$124–198
Train
1. Take the train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Kaišiadorystrain 12
2. Take the train from Kaišiadorys to Mockavatrain 31
3. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic
4. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Wien Hbftrain Ic
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
6. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
43h 6m
$322–456
Drive 1,824.9 km
1. Drive from Riga to Rusecar 1,824.9 km
25h 35m
$329–475
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
$233–588
Bus via Suceava
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
$128–173
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

7Weekly Trains

43h 6mAverage Duration

$322Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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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 Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, and Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport in around 32h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Rīgas Centrālā stacija to Ruse via Kaišiadorys, Mockava, Warszawa Zachodnia, Wien Hbf, and Bucuresti Nord in around 43h 6m.

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