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How to get fromRuse to Istanbulby night train, train, bus, car, shuttle or plane

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

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  1. Night train, train

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    1. Take the night train from Ruse to Svilengradnighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    2. Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain train
    9h 58m
    ₺788–1,271

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 55 / ...
    11h 30m
    ₺1,400–2,000

  3. Night train

    1. Take the night train from Ruse to Halkalinighttrain night train Bosphor Express
    8h 39m
    ₺796–1,372

  4. Drive 558.2 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Istanbulcar car 558.2 km
    6h 56m
    ₺3,794–5,480

  5. Bus via Burgas

    1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Burgasbus bus N984
    2. Take the bus from Burgas Bus Station South to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus bus Citylines 49 / ...
    12h 5m
    ₺2,513–3,067

  6. Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane OTP - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    6h 33m
    ₺8,298–21,341

  7. Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, Metro

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane plane OTP - SAW
    3. Take the train from Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Ayrılık Çeşmesitrain train
    6h 8m

  8. Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane plane VAR - IST
    3. Take the bus from Istanbul Airport Bus to Istanbul Otogaribus bus
    8h 18m
    ₺9,650–25,283

Ruse to Istanbul by bus

Calendar36Weekly Buses
Duration11h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket₺1,400Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Istanbul, Turkey?

Citylines operates a bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,700–2,300 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Ruse to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺750–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 54m.

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