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

The cheapest way to get from Shumen to Ruse is to train which costs $4 - $11 and takes 3h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shumen to Ruse is to drive which takes 1h 35m and costs $17 - $26.

Is there a direct bus between Shumen and Ruse?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Shumen and arriving at Ruse. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Shumen and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Shumen to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Shumen and arriving at Ruse - Tovarna via Kaspichan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 52m.

How far is it from Shumen to Ruse?

The distance between Shumen and Ruse is 113 km. The road distance is 113.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Shumen to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $12 - $18.

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

The bus from Shumen to Ruse takes 1h 51m including transfers and departs four times a day.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Ruse bus from?

Shumen to Ruse bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, depart from Shumen station.

Where do I catch the Shumen to Ruse train from?

Shumen to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), depart from Kaspichan station.

Train or bus from Shumen to Ruse?

The best way to get from Shumen to Ruse is to bus which takes 1h 51m and costs $12 - $18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $4 - $11 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Shumen to Ruse bus arrive?

Shumen to Ruse bus services, operated by Ruse Bus, arrive at Ruse station.

Where does the Shumen to Ruse train arrive?

Shumen to Ruse train services, operated by Bulgarian Railways (BDZh), arrive at Ruse - Tovarna station.

Can I drive from Shumen to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Shumen to Ruse is 113 km. It takes approximately 1h 35m to drive from Shumen to Ruse.

How do I get a bus ticket from Shumen to Ruse?

Book your Shumen to Ruse bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 212+ hotels available in Ruse.

Shumen to Ruse - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Shumen to Ruse by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Shumen to Ruse by bus

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1h 51mAverage Duration

$12Cheapest Price

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Distance: 113.2 km
Duration: 1h 51m

What companies run services between Shumen, Bulgaria and Ruse, Bulgaria?

Ruse Bus operates a bus from Shumen to Ruse 3 times a day. Tickets cost $6–9 and the journey takes 1h 51m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Bulgarian Railways (BDZh) operates a train from Kaspichan to Ruse - Tovarna 4 times a day. Tickets cost $3–8 and the journey takes 2h 24m.

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