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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Ruse Cruise RUSE to Kyiv Bus stationbus
    20h 17m
    ₴2,824–3,932

  2. Night train, train

    1. Take the night train from Ruse to Bucharestnighttrain
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Nicolina Hm.train
    3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train351
    27h 9m
    ₴4,408–5,632

  3. Drive 1,053 km

    1. Drive from Ruse to Kyivcar1,053 km
    13h 14m
    ₴7,001–10,112

  4. Shuttle, fly to Suceava, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Suceava (SCV)planeOTP - SCV
    3. Take the bus from Suceava ROMPETROL to Kyiv Bus stationbus
    15h 9m
    ₴11,098–23,448

  5. Bus via Sector 2

    1. Take the bus from Ruse to Buchurestbus
    2. Take the bus from Bucharest Doraly Expo Market to Kyiv Central Bus stationbusGns-04 / ...
    21h 15m
    ₴3,395–4,419

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Ruse to Bucuresti Nordtrain
    2. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Unghenitrain402
    3. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train351
    31h 36m
    ₴3,714–5,157

  7. Shuttle, fly to Chișinău International Airport, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Chișinău International Airport (RMO)planeOTP - RMO
    3. Take the bus from Chisinau Airport to Odesa Central Bus Stationbus
    4. Take the bus from Odesa Central Bus Station to Kyiv Central Bus stationbus
    13h 10m

  8. Shuttle, fly to Iași International Airport, drive, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airportshuttle
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Iași International Airport (IAS)planeOTP - IAS
    3. Drive from Iași International Airport (IAS) to Unghenicar
    4. Take the train from Ungheni to Kyiv-Pas.train
    21h 9m
    ₴10,678–20,418

Ruse to Kyiv by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration21h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket₴3,395Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Kyiv, Ukraine?

Luks Istanbul operates a bus from Ruse Cruise RUSE to Kyiv Bus station once daily. Tickets cost ₴2,800–3,900 and the journey takes 19h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ruse to Kyiv-Pas. via Bucuresti Nord and Ungheni in around 31h 36m.

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