There are 4 ways to get from Ruse to Vratsa by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Ruse to Mezdratrain Ic
5h 25m$28–30Bus
- Take the bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pleven to Byala Slatinabus
- Take the bus from Byala Slatina to Vratsabus
6h 18mDrive 253.2 km
- Drive from Ruse to Vratsacar 253.2 km
3h 37m$40–58Train via Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Take the train from Ruse to Gorna Oryahovitsatrain Re / ...
- Take the train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Mezdratrain Ic / ...
6h$28–31
Ruse to Vratsa by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ruse to Vratsa is to train via Gorna Oryahovitsa which costs $27 - $31 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Ruse to Vratsa is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Ruse station to Vratsa. However, there are services departing from Ruse Central Bus Station and arriving at Vratsa via Pleven and Byala Slatina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Ruse to Vratsa. However, there are services departing from Ruse and arriving at Vratsa via Mezdra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Ruse and Vratsa is 325 km. The road distance is 253.2 km.
The best way to get from Ruse to Vratsa without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $28 - $31.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Ruse to Vratsa, including transfers.
Ruse to Vratsa bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Ruse Central Bus Station.
Ruse to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Ruse station.
The best way to get from Ruse to Vratsa is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $28 - $31. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Ruse, Bulgaria and Vratsa, Bulgaria?
Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Ruse to Mezdra 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–8 and the journey takes 4h 43m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Vratsa via Pleven Bus Station, Pleven, and Byala Slatina in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +359 2 931 11 11
- bdz_passengers@bdz.bg
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
Train from Ruse to Mezdra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $5–7
- 1st Class
- $5–8
Train from Ruse to Gorna Oryahovitsa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–3
- 1st Class
- $2–4
Train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Mezdra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Bulgarian Railways (BDZh)
- 2nd Class
- $2–4
- 1st Class
- $2–4
- Phone
- +359 88 949 0000
- office@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
Bus from Ruse Central Bus Station to Pleven Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $7–11
- Website
- Union Ivkoni
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Booking & Getting There
Ruse to Vratsa bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Pleven Bus Station.
Ruse to Vratsa train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Mezdra station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ruse to Vratsa is 253 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Ruse to Vratsa.
There are 93+ hotels available in Vratsa.