The cheapest and fastest coaches from Sofia to Ruse
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 45 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
250 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Sofia to Ruse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sofia to Ruse will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Sofia for Ruse every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 250 km distance in an average of 4 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 45 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Sofia to Ruse
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Sofia to Ruse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, and a flight costs an average of £40.
Distance: 250 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £189 Average Price | £7 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Sofia to Ruse bus times
The table below shows live departures for Sofia to Ruse coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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0 | 10:30 София, (Sofia) | 4h45 | 15:15 Ruse (Русе) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Sofia to Ruse
Buses from Sofia to Ruse run on average 7 times per day, taking around 5h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:30, the last at 22:00. The fastest coach covers the 250 km distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 250 km |
Average bus duration 5h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 01:30 |
Last bus 22:00 |
Bus providers: Ourbus, Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group, Global Biomet from Sofia to RuseYou can travel by bus between Sofia to Ruse with Ourbus, Group Plus, Infobus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Union Ivkoni, ETAP Group, Global Biomet for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
Group Plus
Infobus
Ourbus
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Union Ivkoni
ETAP Group
Global Biomet
FAQs: Sofia to Ruse coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Sofia to Ruse by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Ruse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Sofia, Centralna Avtogara (София, Централна Автогара), which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Ruse, Avtogara (Русе, Автогара), located 2.4 miles (3.9 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sofia and Ruse
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 213, 305, 404 Metro: M2 Train: Sofia Central Station
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