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₺8,858–21,197Bus via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi
cheapest- Take the bus from Ruse to Istanbul Otogaribus
12h 48m₺802–1,810Night train, train
- Take the night train from Ruse to Svilengradnighttrain Bosphor Express
- Take the train from Svilengrad to Halkalıtrain
9h 51m₺811–1,309Bus
- Take the bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogaribus Citylines 55 / ...
11h 46m₺1,500–2,100Night train
- Take the night train from Ruse to Halkalinighttrain Bosphor Express
8h 32m₺836–1,442Shuttle 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 31m₺9,558–22,697Shuttle 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₺10,732–31,584Drive 558.6 km
- Drive from Ruse to Istanbulcar 558.6 km
6h 55m₺4,011–5,793
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 800 ₺ - 1.400 ₺ and takes 9h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State) is to shuttle and fly which takes 5h 31m and costs 9.500 ₺ - 23.000 ₺.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruse to Istanbul (State). However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at İskenderpaşa via Bayrampaşa Devlet Hastanesi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
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 51m.
The distance between Ruse and Istanbul (State) is 564 km. The road distance is 558.6 km.
The best way to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State) without a car is to night train and train which takes 9h 51m and costs 800 ₺ - 1.400 ₺.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Ruse to Istanbul (State), including transfers.
Ruse to Istanbul (State) bus services, operated by Metro Turizm, depart from 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 Metro Turizm, arrive at Istanbul Otogari station.
What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Istanbul (State), Turkey?
Citylines operates a bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari twice daily. Tickets cost ₺1,800–2,500 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a vehicle from Ruse to Halkali twice a week. Tickets cost ₺800–1,400 and the journey takes 7h 54m.
- Website
- turkishairlines.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–8,500
Flights from Varna Airport to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺8,000–19,000
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ₺3,100–8,500
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ₺3,400–8,500
- Website
- flypgs.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 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
- ₺460–800
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺460–650
- 1st Class
- ₺650–800
Night train from Ruse to Halkali
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- ₺800–1,400
- Website
- https://www.bdz.bg/en
- 2nd Class
- ₺800–1,200
- 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
- ₺4,200–12,000
- Website
- https://atlastaxi.eu/
- Phone
- +359 0885700870
- support@citylines.eu
- Website
- citylines.eu
Bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,800–2,500
- Website
- https://citylines.eu/
- Phone
- +90 212 658 00 61
- info@huntur.com.tr
- Website
- huntur.com.tr
Bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,200–1,500
- Website
- https://www.huntur.com.tr/?l=EN
- Phone
- +359 82 82 81 51
- info@avtogararuse.org
- Website
- avtogararuse.org
Bus from Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel to Istanbul Büyük Otogari
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ₺1,500–2,100
- Schedules at
- avtogararuse.org
- 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
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 559 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Ruse to Istanbul (State).
There are 4339+ hotels available in Istanbul (State).