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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Ruse is to bus which costs $100 - $140 and takes 43h 26m.

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 19m and costs $190 - $550.

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, Czechowice-Dziedzice, Wien Hbf and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 2m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Ruse?

The distance between Vilnius and Ruse is 1224 km. The road distance is 1517.9 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 via Sector 2 which takes 25h 20m and costs $110 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Vilnius to Ruse, including transfers.

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 via Sector 2 which takes 25h 20m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $400 - $750 and takes 41h 2m.

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 1518 km. It takes approximately 22h 53m to drive from Vilnius to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 232+ hotels available in Ruse.

Vilnius to Ruse - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 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 19m
$196–531
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vilnius to Lvivbus
2. Take the bus from Lviv to Bucharest Filaret Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
43h 26m
$105–139
Bus via Sector 2
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Dvirtsevyi Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Dvirtsevyi Bus Station to Bucharest Doraly Expo Marketbus
3. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
25h 20m
$117–180
Train
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Czechowice-Dziedzicetrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Czechowice-Dziedzice 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 2m
$405–729
Drive 1,517.9 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Rusecar 1,517.9 km
22h 53m
$261–377
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 49m
$164–464
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
12h 4m
$191–591
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Vilnius to Mockavatrain 33 / ...
2. Take the train from Mockava to Warszawa Zachodniatrain Ic
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to București, Autogara Militaribus
4. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain 461
42h 28m
$231–431

Vilnius to Ruse by train

7Weekly Trains

41h 2mAverage Duration

$405Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,224.2 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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, Bucharest Doraly Expo Market, Doraly, Bucur Obor, Obor, Gara de Nord 1, and Buchurest in around 25h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Ruse via Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Czechowice-Dziedzice, Wien Hbf, and Bucuresti Nord in around 41h 2m.

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