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

The cheapest way to get from Tallinn to Ruse is to bus and train which costs $140 - $180 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Tallinn to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 12m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Tallinn and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Tallinn to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Tallinna bussijaam and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Tallinn and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Tallinn to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Tallinn and arriving at Ruse via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Krakow Glowny, Wien Westbahnhof and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Tallinn to Ruse?

The distance between Tallinn and Ruse is 1753 km. The road distance is 2130.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tallinn to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 38h 21m and costs $160 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Tallinn to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Ruse bus from?

Tallinn to Ruse bus services, operated by Lux Express, depart from Tallinna bussijaam station.

Where do I catch the Tallinn to Ruse train from?

Tallinn to Ruse train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Tallinn station.

Train or bus from Tallinn to Ruse?

The best way to get from Tallinn to Ruse is to bus which takes 38h 21m and costs $160 - $300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $420 - $800 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Tallinn to Ruse bus arrive?

Tallinn to Ruse bus services, operated by Lux Express, arrive at Riia station.

Where does the Tallinn to Ruse train arrive?

Tallinn to Ruse train services, operated by LTG Link, arrive at Vilnius station.

Can I drive from Tallinn to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Tallinn to Ruse is 2130 km. It takes approximately 29h 41m to drive from Tallinn to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 221+ hotels available in Ruse.

Tallinn to Ruse - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Tallinn to Ruse by plane, shuttle, bus, train, car, or ferry

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

Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane TLL - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 12m
$202–552
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Zhytomyrbus
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bucureşti Progresu to Rusetrain
2d 2h
$143–176
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Riiabus
2. Take the bus from Riga Central Bus Station to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
4. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
38h 21m
$160–294
Train
1. Take the train from Tallinn to Vilniustrain 12
2. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 461
2d 6h
$426–780
Drive 2,130.5 km
1. Drive from Tallinn to Rusecar 2,130.5 km
29h 41m
$392–565
Fly Lennart Meri International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane TLL - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
9h 54m
$187–597
Ferry to Helsinki Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinkiferry
2. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane HEL - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
9h 40m
Bus, train via Brno
1. Take the bus from Tallinn, Bus Station to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Bohumintrain Ic
3. Take the train from Bohumin to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain
4. Take the bus from Brno to Rusebus
38h 31m
$175–437
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Tallinn to Chisinau, Gara Feroviarabus
2. Take the train from Chisinau to Bucuresti Nordtrain 401
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 461
2d 21h
$250–641

Tallinn to Ruse by train

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2d 6hAverage Duration

$426Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,752.9 km
Duration: 8h 12m

What companies run services between Tallinn, Estonia and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Tallinna bussijaam to Ruse Central Bus Station via Riga Central Bus Station, Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, and Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport in around 38h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tallinn to Ruse via Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Wien Westbahnhof, and Bucuresti Nord in around 2d 6h.

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