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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Ruse is to train and bus which costs $110 - $170 and takes 41h 14m.

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 7h 52m and costs $200 - $600.

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 Praga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 40m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Ruse?

The distance between Vilnius and Ruse is 1220 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 train and bus via Bălţi which takes 30h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 52m 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, depart from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis station.

Where does the Vilnius to Ruse bus arrive?

Vilnius to Ruse bus services, operated by Ecolines, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 214+ hotels available in Ruse.

Vilnius to Ruse - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Vilnius to Ruse by plane, shuttle, train, or bus

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)VNO - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
7h 52m
$206–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Khmelnytskyi Central Bus Station to Bucharest Otopeni Airport
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Henri Coanda Airport Arrival Terminal to Ruse Central Bus Station
42h 20m
$85–188
Train, bus via Bălţi
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunas23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaunas to Bălți, Moldova
3. Take the bus from Bălți to Roman
4. Take the train from Roman to Bucharest
5. Take the bus from Buchurest to Ruse
30h 14m
Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)VNO - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruse
11h 16m
$242–604
Fly to Varna Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Vilnius Airport (VNO) to Varna Airport (VAR)VNO - VAR
2. Take a shuttle bus from Varna Airport to Ruse
12h 2m
$182–620
Bus via Prague
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Praha, ÚAN Florenc848103
2. Take the bus from Praga to Ruse
36h 40m
$155–269
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Warszawa Zachodnia
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to București, Autogara Militari
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus Station
41h 14m
$110–168

Vilnius to Ruse by bus

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36h 40mAverage Duration

$155Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,220.5 km
Duration: 7h 52m

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

You can take a bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Ruse via Praha, ÚAN Florenc and Praga in around 36h 40m.

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