How far is Thessaloniki from Ruse?

The distance separating Thessaloniki and Ruse is 270 miles (436 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Thessaloniki to Ruse leave from Monastiriou and arrive at Avtobusna Spirka Ruse. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Thessaloniki to Ruse from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Thessaloniki to Ruse on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	4:00pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	11h 30m	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	11h 15m	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	11h 30m	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	Thessaloniki 28 Monastiriou Street	11h 15m	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	4:00pm	Thessaloniki Macedonia KTEL Bus Station	11h 30m	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags

Get from Thessaloniki to Ruse

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

9h 30mAverage Duration

269 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Thessaloniki and Ruse?

Stops in Thessaloniki

A
Monastiriou
Monastiriou 63, Thessaloniki 546 27, Greece
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B
Κ.Τ.Ε.Λ
Leof. Dendropotamou, Ampelokipi Menemeni 546 28, Greece
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C
Selanik Makedonya KTEL Otogarı
Selanik KTEL Bus Station, Giannitson 244, Thessaloniki 546 28, Greece
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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

A
Avtobusna Spirka Ruse
bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 156, 7012 Ruse, Bulgaria
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B
Petko D. Petkov
Русе, к-с Евас 7, вх. Б ет. 3, 7000 Ruse Center, Ruse, Bulgaria

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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Thessaloniki to Ruse by bus

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The cheapest trip from Thessaloniki to Ruse was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $22

To 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.

You can expect to pay from $22 to $52 for a bus ticket from Thessaloniki to Ruse based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-27.