Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Ruse | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Ruse | Fastest | ||||
 | Bus | Serdika | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Serdika | Ruse (Centralna Avtogara) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Serdika | Ruse (Centralna Avtogara) | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Sofia Central Bus Station | Ruse | No tags |
Last refresh of the prices: Last Wednesday at 23:39 EEST.
Get from Sofia to Ruse
The journey takes about 4 hours 51 minutes, and with fares starting at just ARS 32,460, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Sofia and Ruse
Stops in Sofia
- A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria - C
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria - D
Central Bus Station - Sofia
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 - 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 by bus from Sofia to Ruse
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Sofia to Ruse?
The cheapest coach tickets from Sofia to Ruse start from ARS 32,460. The average price for this route is around ARS 40,732. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get 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 can take 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 11 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 journey from Sofia to Ruse produces an estimated 6.13915 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Which 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 4.3 out of 5 stars based on 213 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Sofia to Ruse?
Based on Busbud reviews, 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 4.8 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.
The cheapest trip from Sofia to Ruse was searched and found on 25 Aug 2026 with a price of ARS 29,006To 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 ARS 29,006 to ARS 90,886 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 ARS 29,006, which is on 2026-08-25.
Usually FlixBus, Pegasus 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.
