There are 4 ways to get from Ruse to Balchik by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Ruse to Varnabus
- Take the bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levskibus
5h 9m$15–20Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ruse to Varnatrain Ic
6h 23m$3–6Drive 231.6 km
- Drive from Ruse to Balchikcar 231.6 km
2h 47m$37–53Bus via Ruse East
- Take the bus from Ruse East to Varnabus N984
- Take the bus from Varna to Balchik Bus Stationbus 984
5h 25m$21–37
Ruse to Balchik by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Balchik is to train which costs $3 - $6 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Ruse to Balchik is to drive which takes 2h 47m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruse to Balchik. However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Balchik kv. Levski via Varna. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruse to Balchik. However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Varna via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
The distance between Ruse and Balchik is 234 km. The road distance is 231.6 km.
The best way to get from Ruse to Balchik without a car is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $14 - $20.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Ruse to Balchik, including transfers.
Ruse to Balchik bus services, operated by Autogaravn, depart from Ruse station.
Ruse to Balchik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.
The best way to get from Ruse to Balchik is to bus which takes 5h 9m and costs $14 - $20. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $3 - $6 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Balchik, Bulgaria?
You can take a bus from Ruse to Balchik kv. Levski via Varna in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Varna 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–6 and the journey takes 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Train from Ruse to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- $3–5
- 1st Class
- $4–6
- Phone
- +359 886 618 849
- info@autogaravn.com
- Website
- autogaravn.com
Bus from Ruse to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- autogaravn.com
Bus from Varna to Balchik kv. Levski
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Schedules at
- autogaravn.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Ruse East to Varna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Varna to Balchik Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Ruse to Balchik bus services, operated by Autogaravn, arrive at Varna station.
Ruse to Balchik train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Varna station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Balchik is 232 km. It takes approximately 2h 47m to drive from Ruse to Balchik.
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