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

The cheapest way to get from Vilnius to Ruse is to bus via Bucharest which costs $121 - $125 and takes 45h 4m.

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 51m and costs $200 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Vilnius and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Vilnius to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station and Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 50m.

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, Oswiecim, Wien Hbf and Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 9m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Ruse?

The distance between Vilnius and Ruse is 1220 km. The road distance is 1520.7 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 28h 50m and costs $110 - $200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 51m 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 28h 50m and costs $110 - $200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $300 - $470 and takes 42h 9m.

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 1521 km. It takes approximately 23h 6m to drive from Vilnius to Ruse.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 207+ 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
7h 51m
$205–535
Train, bus
cheapest
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 bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
41h 14m
$110–217
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 Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
28h 50m
$118–192
Train
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kraków Głównytrain
2. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Oswiecimtrain Ic / ...
3. Take the train from Oswiecim to Wien Hbftrain Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Bucuresti Nordtrain 347
5. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Rusetrain
42h 9m
$306–468
Drive 1,520.7 km
1. Drive from Vilnius to Rusecar 1,520.7 km
23h 6m
$262–378
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 21m
$182–538
Train, bus via Bălţi
1. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Kaunastrain 23 / ...
2. Take the bus from Kaunas to Bălți, Moldovabus
3. Take the bus from Bălți to Romanbus
4. Take the train from Roman to Bucharesttrain
5. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
30h 1m
Bus via Bucharest
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 bus from Bucharest Horoscop Hotel to Ruse Central Bus Stationbus
45h 4m
$122–125

Vilnius to Ruse by train

7Weekly Trains

42h 9mAverage Duration

$306Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,220.5 km
Duration: 7h 51m

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

You can take a bus from Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis to Ruse Central Bus Station via Dvirtsevyi Bus Station, Bucharest Otopeni Airport, and Bucharest Henri Coandă Airport in around 28h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Ruse via Kraków Główny, Krakow Glowny, Oswiecim, Wien Hbf, and Bucuresti Nord in around 42h 9m.

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