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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Ruse is to bus and train which costs $100 - $160 and takes 46h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vilnius to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 8h 6m and costs $190 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Vilnius and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Vilnius to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis and arriving at Ruse via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari, Bucharest Baneasa Airport and Buchurest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Vilnius and Ruse?

No, there is no direct train from Vilnius to Ruse. However, there are services departing from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis and arriving at Ruse via Krakow Glowny, Bohumin, Wien Hbf and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 53m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Ruse?

The distance between Vilnius and Ruse is 1220 km. The road distance is 1523.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Vilnius to Ruse without a car is to bus which takes 29h 15m and costs $110 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Vilnius to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Ruse bus from?

Vilnius to Ruse bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis station.

Where do I catch the Vilnius to Ruse train from?

Vilnius to Ruse train services, operated by LTG Link, depart from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis station.

Train or bus from Vilnius to Ruse?

The best way to get from Vilnius to Ruse is to bus which takes 29h 15m and costs $110 - $190. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $360 - $750 and takes 41h 53m.

Where does the Vilnius to Ruse bus arrive?

Vilnius to Ruse bus services, operated by Ecolines (Autolux), arrive at Dvirtsevyi Bus Station.

Where does the Vilnius to Ruse train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Vilnius to Ruse?

Yes, the driving distance between Vilnius to Ruse is 1524 km. It takes approximately 22h 51m to drive from Vilnius to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 220+ hotels available in Ruse.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Vilnius to Ruse by plane, shuttle, bus, train, 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.

Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane VNO - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruseshuttle
8h 6m
$198–514
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Lviv Striyskyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Bucureşti Progresu to Rusetrain
46h 11m
$109–159
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
29h 15m
$117–183
Train, bus via Brno
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain Ic
3. Take the train from Bohumin to Brno Hlavni Nadrazitrain
4. Take the bus from Brno to Rusebus
34h 5m
$125–282
Drive 1,523.9 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Rusecar 1,523.9 km
22h 51m
$262–379
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane VNO - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruseshuttle
9h 28m
$155–495
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Varna Airport (VAR)plane VNO - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruseshuttle
11h 51m
$200–598
Train
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Bohumintrain Ic
3. Take the train from Bohumin to Wien Hbftrain Ic
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 461
41h 53m
$364–711
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Warszawa Zachodniatrain
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 461
42h 40m
$174–295

Vilnius to Ruse by train, foot, and bus

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34h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,220.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Vilnius, Lithuania and Ruse, Bulgaria?

You can take a bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Ruse via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Aeroport Henri Coanda Plecari, Aeroport Baneasa, Bucharest Baneasa Airport, and Buchurest in around 29h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Ruse via Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Bohumin, Wien Hbf, and Bucuresti Nord in around 41h 53m.

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