There are 8 ways to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State) by shuttle, plane, night train, train, bus, 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.
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul
best- Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST)plane OTP - IST
5h 51m₺8,166–21,055Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruse to Istanbul Otogaribus
12h 16m₺750–1,800Night train, train
- Take the night train from Ruse to Svilengradnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 58m₺788–1,270Bus via Vama Ruse
- Take the bus from Ruse Cruise RUSE to Istanbul Kemal Pasabus
11h 17m₺2,924–4,033Night train
- Take the night train from Ruse to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 39m₺795–1,370Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)plane OTP - SAW
5h 26m₺10,166–21,555Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Istanbul
- Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airport
- Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Istanbul (IST)plane VAR - IST
7h 36m₺9,518–24,997Drive 558.2 km
- Drive from Ruse to Istanbulcar 558.2 km
6h 56m₺3,805–5,495
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Istanbul (IST) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State) is to night train and train which costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺ and takes 9h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State) is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 26m and costs 10.000 ₺ - 22.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruse to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Istanbul Kemal Pasa via Ruse Cruise RUSE. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruse to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Yenikapi via Svilengrad and Halkali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Ruse and Istanbul (State) is 563 km. The road distance is 558.2 km.
The best way to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State) without a car is to night train and train which takes 9h 58m and costs 750 ₺ - 1.300 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Ruse to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, depart from Ruse Cruise RUSE station.
Ruse to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.
Ruse to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Luks Istanbul, arrive at Istanbul Kemal Pasa station.
What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Ruse Cruise RUSE to Istanbul Kemal Pasa once daily. Tickets cost ₺2,900–4,000 and the journey takes 10h. 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.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–7,000
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺6,000–13,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,000–7,000
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–8,000
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺1,600–12,000
- Phone
- +35929311111
- onlineticket@bdz.bg
- Website
- bdz.bg
Night train from Ruse to Svilengrad
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺440–750
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺440–650
- 1st Class
- ₺600–750
Night train from Ruse to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,400
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺750–1,100
- 1st Class
- ₺1,000–1,400
- Phone
- +90 444 8 233
- cozum@tcddtasimacilik.gov.tr
- Website
- tcdd.gov.tr
Train from Svilengrad to Halkalı
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺320–500
- Website
- https://www.tcdd.gov.tr/lang/en
- Phone
- +359 89 345 5533
- info@atlastaxi.eu
- Website
- atlastaxi.eu
Shuttle from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺5,000–13,000
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
Shuttle from Ruse to Varna Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- ₺4,000–11,000
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
- Phone
- +90544 210 2535
- Website
- luksistanbul.com
Bus from Ruse Cruise RUSE to Istanbul Kemal Pasa
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺2,900–4,000
- Schedules at
- luksistanbul.com
- Phone
- 0850 222 34 55
- Website
- metroturizm.com.tr
Bus from Ruse to Istanbul Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 12h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺750–1,750
- Website
- https://www.metroturizm.com.tr/en
- Standard
- ₺750–900
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More Questions & Answers
Istanbul (State) is 1h ahead of Ruse. It is currently 6:54 PM in Ruse and 7:54 PM in Istanbul (State).
Ruse to Istanbul (State) train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Svilengrad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Istanbul (State) is 558 km. It takes approximately 6h 56m to drive from Ruse to Istanbul (State).
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