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

The cheapest way to get from Zakynthos to Ruse is to bus and ferry and train and bus which costs $65 - $130 and takes 24h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zakynthos to Ruse is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 5m and costs $210 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Zakynthos and Ruse?

No, there is no direct bus from Zakynthos to Ruse station. However, there are services departing from Zakynthos and arriving at Ruse Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.

How far is it from Zakynthos to Ruse?

The distance between Zakynthos and Ruse is 974 km.

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

The best way to get from Zakynthos to Ruse without a car is to bus and ferry and bus via Thessaloníki which takes 21h 50m and costs $70 - $120.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Zakynthos to Ruse, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zakynthos to Ruse bus from?

Zakynthos to Ruse bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, depart from Zakynthos station.

Where does the Zakynthos to Ruse bus arrive?

Zakynthos to Ruse bus services, operated by KTEL Zakythos, arrive at Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Ruse?

There are 212+ hotels available in Ruse.

Zakynthos to Ruse - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Zakynthos to Ruse by plane, shuttle, busferry, bus, train, car ferry, 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 Zakynthos International Airport to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ZTH - OTP
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
6h 5m
$211–521
Bus and ferry, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Lamia
2. Take the train from Lianokladi to ThessalonikiIc
3. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Train Station Bus Stop to Blagoevgrad Bus Station
4. Take the train from Blagoevgrad to SofiaRe
5. Take the train from Sofia to RuseRe
24h 13m
$68–121
Bus and ferry, bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station to Ruse Central Bus StationUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
21h 50m
$75–112
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Zakynthos Agios Nikolaos to Pesáda
2. Take the car ferry from Poros to Killini
3. Drive from Killini to Ruse
17h 27m
$265–387
Fly Zakynthos International Airport to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)ZTH - BBU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest to Ruse
11h 44m
$186–646
Bus and ferry to Athens International Airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni, shuttle
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)ATH - OTP
3. Take a shuttle bus from Bucharest Otopeni Airport to Ruse
11h 29m
$215–506
Fly Zakynthos International Airport to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos, train, night train
1. Fly from Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Alexandroupoli Airport Dimokritos (AXD)ZTH - AXD
2. Take the train from Alexandroupoli Port to Ormenio
3. Take the night train from Svilengrad to Ruse
12h 36m
$116–378
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL
2. Take the bus from Athens to Ruse
22h 46m
$103–114
Bus and ferry, bus via Stara Zagora
1. Take the busferry from Zakynthos to Patras
2. Take the bus from Patras to Volos
3. Take the bus from Volos Astiko KTEL Bus Station to Stara Zagora Central Bus Station
4. Take the bus from Stara Zagora to Ruse
26h 25m
$93–135

Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

$87Cheapest Price

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Distance: 973.8 km
Duration: 6h 5m

What companies run services between Zakynthos, Greece and Ruse, Bulgaria?

There is no direct connection from Zakynthos to Ruse. However, you can take the bus to Zakinthos Airport, walk to Zakynthos International Airport (ZTH) airport, fly to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP), walk to Bucharest Otopeni Airport, then take the shuttle to Ruse. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Zakynthos to Ruse Central Bus Station via Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station and Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station in around 21h 50m.

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