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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Ruse is to bus which costs $150 - $220 and takes 32h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 32m and costs $150 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Kumanovo and Sofia Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 6m.

How far is it from Rome to Ruse?

The distance between Rome and Ruse is 1289 km. The road distance is 1830 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 32h 6m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Rome to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Ruse bus from?

Rome to Ruse bus services, operated by Hak Bus, depart from Roma Termini station.

Where does the Rome to Ruse bus arrive?

Rome to Ruse bus services, operated by Hak Bus, arrive at Kumanovo station.

What is the time difference between Rome and Ruse?

Ruse is 1h ahead of Rome. It is currently 8:27 PM in Rome and 9:27 PM in Ruse.

Can I drive from Rome to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Ruse is 1830 km. It takes approximately 20h 52m to drive from Rome to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 211+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane FCO - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 32m
$155–488
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini to Kumanovobus
2. Take the bus from Kumanovo to Sofiabus
3. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
32h 6m
$153–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
4. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
32h 34m
$432–776
Drive 1,830 km
1. Drive from Rome to Rusecar 1,830 km
20h 52m
$332–479
Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane CIA - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
6h 33m
$162–541
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane FCO - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 52m
$170–498
Bus via Brno
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Brno Benesova Bus Stationbus RegioJet 31
2. Take the bus from Brno to Rusebus
33h 10m
$160–267
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Rome, Termini to Funduleabus
2. Take the bus from Fundulea to Bucharestbus
3. Take the night train from Bucharest to Rusenighttrain
47h 20m

Rome to Ruse by bus

1Weekly Buses

33h 10mAverage Duration

$160Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,289.4 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Roma Termini to Ruse Central Bus Station via Kumanovo, Sofia, and Sofia Central Bus Station in around 32h 6m.

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