What is the travel distance from Sofia to Ruse?

The distance between the two cities is 155 miles (249 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Ruse?

The majority of buses traveling from Sofia to Ruse start their journey at Serdika and wind up at Avtobusna Spirka Ruse. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

Bus Sofia to Ruse from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Sofia to Ruse on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:30am	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h	3:30pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	7:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	Fastest
Bus	12:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:15pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	9:15pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:15pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags

Next departures for Sofia to Ruse on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15am	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	11:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	2:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	7:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	12:15pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:15pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	5:15pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:21 PM EET.

Get from Sofia to Ruse

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 45 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

4h 45mAverage Duration

154 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,946 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

According to 17 reviews, Union Ivkoni received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travelers were especially satisfied with the temperature and the cleanliness, but some complained about the power outlets. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $21

Union Ivkoni Sofia Ruse recent customer reviews

Timing was perfect and the driver was experienced. However, my seat's arm was broken. Also, the bathroom we had stopped for was not free.

Huseyn J.

July 7, 2024

The services were reliable and the staff members were helpful.

Jee Cheng P.

July 8, 2024

An old, rusty bus in which the air conditioning system did not work.

Evghenii S.

September 14, 2022

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Grup Plus

4/596 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.8

Customers appreciate the excellent service provided by the staff. However, some mention that air conditioning would be nice in hot weather.

Grup Plus Sofia Ruse recent customer reviews

The bus was old and dirty

Robert Y.

September 21, 2024

Excellent service from the staff!

Iveta D.

June 23, 2022

Air conditioning would be nice in the hot weather.

Ruslana K.

June 12, 2022

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Where are the popular stops in Sofia and Ruse?

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Stops in Ruse

A - Avtobusna Spirka Ruse

B - Petko D. Petkov

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Sofia to Ruse by bus

What is the travel distance from Sofia to Ruse?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Sofia to Ruse?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/16

$20

11/17

$20

Today

$19

11/19

$19

11/20

$19

11/21

$19

11/22

$19

11/23

$20

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Ruse was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $19

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Sofia to Ruse, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $19 to $24 for a bus ticket from Sofia to Ruse based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually Infobus 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.