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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Ruse (Centralna Avtogara) | CheapestFastest | ||||
 | Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Varna Central Bus Station | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Monday at 8:48 PM EET.
Get from Varna to Ruse
The journey takes about 21 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Varna and Ruse?
Stops in Varna
- ACentral Bus Station Varna, бул. „Владислав Варненчик“ 158, 9000 Varna, Bulgaria
- B
Varna Bus Station
ж.к. Свети Иван Рилски 28Д, 9009 Sveti Ivan Rilski, Varna, Bulgaria
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 Varna 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 Varna to Ruse?
The cheapest bus tickets from Varna to Ruse start from $30. The average price for this route is around $62. 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 Varna to Ruse?
The average bus travel time from Varna to Ruse is 21h 30m, covering a distance of 171 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 9h 50m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Varna to Ruse route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Varna to Ruse?
The earliest bus departs from Varna to Ruse at 3:45pm. And the latest bus departs at 6:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Varna to Ruse?
A bus trip from Varna to Ruse generates an estimated 4 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 Varna to Ruse?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is FlixBus, with an average rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 11380 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Varna to Ruse?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Varna to Ruse?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Varna to Ruse?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is FlixBus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.1 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 Varna to Ruse was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $29To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Varna to Ruse, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $29 to $66 for a bus ticket from Varna to Ruse based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $29 which is on 2025-12-03.
Usually FlixBus, Union Ivkoni will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.
