What is the cheapest way to get from Ruse to Strumica?

The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Strumica is to train and drive which costs $30 - $55 and takes 11h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ruse to Strumica?

The fastest way to get from Ruse to Strumica is to drive which takes 7h 2m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Ruse and Strumica?

No, there is no direct bus from Ruse to Strumica. However, there are services departing from Ruse East and arriving at Strumica via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and Skopje, Transporten Centar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Ruse to Strumica?

The distance between Ruse and Strumica is 709 km. The road distance is 522.8 km.

How do I travel from Ruse to Strumica without a car?

The best way to get from Ruse to Strumica without a car is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ruse to Strumica?

It takes approximately 11h 42m to get from Ruse to Strumica, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ruse to Strumica bus from?

Ruse to Strumica bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Ruse East station.

Where does the Ruse to Strumica bus arrive?

Ruse to Strumica bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Sofia station.

What is the time difference between Ruse and Strumica?

Strumica is 1h behind Ruse. It is currently 7:05 AM in Ruse and 6:05 AM in Strumica.

Can I drive from Ruse to Strumica?

Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Strumica is 523 km. It takes approximately 7h 2m to drive from Ruse to Strumica.

Where can I stay near Strumica?

There are 58+ hotels available in Strumica.

Ruse to Strumica - 8 ways to travel via train, car, bus, shuttle, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, drive
best
1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofia461 / ...
2. Take the train from Sofia to Strumyani
3. Drive from Strumyani to Strumica
11h 42m
$30–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ruse East to Sofia
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Skopje, Transporten Centar
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Strumica
14h 15m
Drive 522.8 km
1. Drive from Ruse to Strumica522.8 km
7h 2m
$83–119
Shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Sofia Airport, bus, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airport
2. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF)VAR - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Train Station
4. Drive from Blagoevgrad Train Station to Strumica
10h 10m
$190–473
Bus via Ruse Central Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Sofia Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Sofia Central Bus Station to Skopje, Transporten Centar (Скопjе, Транспортен Центар)
3. Take the bus from Skopje, Transporten Centar to Strumica
14h 23m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Ruse to Sofia461 / ...
2. Take the bus from Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika to Kavadarci
3. Take the bus from Kavadarci to Strumica
15h 16m
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Thessaloniki Airport Makedonia (SKG)OTP - SKG
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Gevgelija
4. Take the bus from Gevgelija to Strumica
10h 14m
Shuttle to Bucharest Otopeni, fly to Sofia Airport, bus, drive
1. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Sofia Airport (SOF)OTP - SOF
3. Take the bus from Sofia Airport Terminal 1 Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Train Station
4. Drive from Blagoevgrad Train Station to Strumica
9h 35m
$207–498

Varna Airport (VAR) to Sofia Airport (SOF) flights

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50 minAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ruse to Strumica.

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Distance: 709.4 km
Duration: 11h 42m

What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Strumica, North Macedonia?

You can take a bus from Ruse East to Strumica via Sofiya, Avtogara Serdika and Skopje, Transporten Centar in around 14h 15m.

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