Previously seen trips
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags |
Get from Thessaloniki to Ruse
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Ruse?
Stops in Thessaloniki
- AMonastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
- BLeof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
- C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece - D
Taskou Papageorgiou
Taskou Papageorgiou 5, Thessaloniki 546 31, Greece - E
Michail Kalou 16
Michail Kalou 16, Thessaloniki 546 29, Greece - F
Makedonya Şehirlerarası Otogarı
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
Stops in Ruse
- Abul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 156, 7012 Ruse, Bulgaria
- B
Petko D. Petkov
Русе, к-с Евас 7, вх. Б ет. 3, 7000 Ruse Center, Ruse, Bulgaria
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Thessaloniki to Ruse by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
The cheapest bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Ruse start from $35. The average price for this route is around $35. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
The average bus travel time from Thessaloniki to Ruse is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 434 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 30m and is operated by Tourist Service Holding.
Which bus companies service the Thessaloniki to Ruse route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 4 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Tourist Service Holding, Infobus, FlixBus, LIKEBUS.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
The earliest bus departs from Thessaloniki to Ruse at 2:00am. And the latest bus departs at 5:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
A bus trip from Thessaloniki to Ruse generates an estimated 11 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Ruse was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $31To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Thessaloniki to Ruse, as early as possible.
