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 $110 - $180 and takes 25h 20m.

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 $200 - $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, North and arriving at Ruse East via Warsaw, Bus Station West and București, Autogara Militari. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 7m.

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 40h 40m.

How far is it from Vilnius to Ruse?

The distance between Vilnius and Ruse is 1220 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 which takes 25h 20m and costs $110 - $180.

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 FlixBus, depart from Vilnius, North 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 25h 20m and costs $110 - $180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $380 - $750 and takes 40h 40m.

Where does the Vilnius to Ruse bus arrive?

Vilnius to Ruse bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw, Bus Station West.

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.

How do I get a bus ticket from Vilnius to Ruse?

Book your Vilnius to Ruse bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 224+ 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, car, or night train

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
$208–539
Bus
cheapest
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 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
40h 40m
$384–730
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 41m
$167–469
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
$193–605
Bus via Warsaw
1. Take the bus from Vilnius, North to Warsaw, Bus Station Westbus
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to București, Autogara Militaribus
3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Ruse Eastbus
42h 7m
$188–321
Bus, train, night train
1. Take the bus from Vilnius to Zhytomyrbus
2. Take the bus from Zhytomyr to Iașibus
3. Take the train from Iași to Bucharesttrain
4. Take the night train from Bucharest to Rusenighttrain
43h 43m
$149–248

Vilnius to Ruse by train

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40h 40mAverage Duration

$384Cheapest Price

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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, 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, Bohumin, Wien Hbf, and Bucuresti Nord in around 40h 40m.

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