Next bus departures

Next departures from Sofia to Ruse on 28 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	17:15	Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	19:00	Ruse	Fastest
Bus	13:15	Serdika	12h 35m	01:50	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags
Bus	16:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	21:15	Ruse	No tags
Bus	18:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 40m	23:10	Ruse	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Ruse on 29 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	12:15	Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	19:00	Ruse	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	12h 35m	01:50	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags
Bus	10:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h	15:30	Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	17:15	Ruse	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	16:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	21:15	Ruse	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Ruse on 30 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	12:15	Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	19:00	Ruse	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	12h 35m	01:50	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags
Bus	10:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h	15:30	Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	17:15	Ruse	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	16:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	21:15	Ruse	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Ruse on 31 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	12:15	Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	Sofia Airport Terminal 2	4h 30m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	06:25	Serdika	12h 15m	18:40	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags
Bus	10:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h	15:30	Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	17:15	Ruse	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	12h 35m	01:50	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Ruse on 1 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	12:15	Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	19:00	Ruse	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	06:25	Serdika	12h 15m	18:40	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags
Bus	10:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h	15:30	Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	17:15	Ruse	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	12h 35m	01:50	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Ruse on 2 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	12:15	Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	09:45	Sofia Airport Terminal 2	4h 30m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	06:25	Serdika	12h 15m	18:40	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags
Bus	10:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h	15:30	Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	17:15	Ruse	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	12h 35m	01:50	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags

Next departures from Sofia to Ruse on 3 August
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	12:15	Ruse	Cheapest
Bus	14:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 30m	19:00	Ruse	Fastest
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	13:15	Serdika	12h 35m	01:50	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	No tags
Bus	10:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h	15:30	Ruse	No tags
Bus	12:30	Sofia Central Bus Station	4h 45m	17:15	Ruse	No tags
Bus	09:00	Serdika	5h 15m	14:15	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	No tags
Bus	16:00	Sofia Central Bus Station	5h 15m	21:15	Ruse	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 12:07 PM EEST.

Get from Sofia to Ruse

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 4 hours 51 minutes, and with fares starting at just RUB 1 668, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

4h 51mAverage duration

246 kmDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and stops in Sofia and Ruse

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

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

Compare companies

Union Ivkoni

2.7/52 014 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

WiFi0.8

According to 17 reviews, Union Ivkoni received a 3.8-star rating for this journey. Travellers 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 RUB 1 668

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.

7 July 2024

The services were reliable and the staff members were helpful.

Jee Cheng P.

8 July 2024

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

Evghenii S.

14 September 2022

Pegasus

4.4/5187 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5.0

WiFi2.0

Traventuria

4.1/552 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.4

FlixBus

3.5/513 090 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Grup Plus

3.9/5113 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.7

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.

21 September 2024

Excellent service from the staff!

Iveta D.

23 June 2022

Air conditioning would be nice in the hot weather.

Ruslana K.

12 June 2022

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

BG bus companies:FlixBus, LIKEBUS, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus, Arda Tur

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Sofia to Ruse by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Ruse?
The cheapest bus tickets from Sofia to Ruse start at RUB 1 668. The average price for this route is around RUB 2 125. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Sofia to Ruse?
The average bus journey time from Sofia to Ruse is 4h 51m, covering a distance of 246 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 4h 30m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Sofia to Ruse route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Pegasus, Traventuria, FlixBus, Grup Plus, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Sofia to Ruse?
The earliest bus departs from Sofia to Ruse at 02:30. And the latest bus departs at 18:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Sofia to Ruse?
A bus trip from Sofia to Ruse produces an estimated 6.14265 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Sofia to Ruse?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 187 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Ruse?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Sofia to Ruse?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus, with a punctuality rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Sofia to Ruse?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Pegasus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

26/07

RUB 1 499

27/07

RUB 1 500

Today

RUB 1 498

29/07

RUB 1 498

30/07

RUB 1 498

31/07

RUB 1 499

01/08

RUB 1 500

02/08

RUB 1 500

The cheapest trip from Sofia to Ruse was searched and found on 28 Jul 2026 with a price of RUB 1 498

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 RUB 1 498 to RUB 4 724 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 RUB 1 498, which is on 2026-07-29.

Usually FlixBus 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.