Cheap coach tickets from Ruse to Bucharest
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Coach from Ruse to Bucharest: Journey Information
There are 8 intercity coaches per day from Ruse to Bucharest. Travelling by coach from Ruse to Bucharest usually takes around 1 hour and 48 minutes, but the fastest Pegasus coach can make the trip in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Distance
- 41 mi (67 km)
- Shortest duration
- 1h 30m
- Cheapest price
- £0.84
- Trips per day
- 8
- Most frequent service
- Pegasus
- Coach lines
- 3
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Ruse to Bucharest Coach Timetable

There are several coach options that can take you from Ruse to Bucharest:
- FlixBus: 2 daily coaches from £4
- Pegasus: 5 daily coaches from £10
- Union Ivkoni: 1 daily coach from £1
How much is a coach ticket from Ruse to Bucharest?
Coach tickets for a trip from Ruse to Bucharest cost about £10 when you book at the cheapest time, 4 days ahead. This is an excellent value for the trip. If you book your trip ahead of time using Wanderu, you can easily find coach tickets at or below this price.
Average coach ticket prices from Ruse to Bucharest by travel date
If you're planning to travel by coach from Ruse to Bucharest in the next month, the average ticket price is expected to range from £9 to £10. The cheapest coach tickets available in the next few weeks are for trips departing on 8 November 2026. If you’re looking to travel to Bucharest this week, coach tickets are available starting at £9.
Prices as travel date approaches
Most coach companies charge higher ticket prices closer to the date of travel, so it’s a good idea to buy your coach tickets as early as possible. Booking in advance is the best way to find cheap coach tickets, even if it’s only by a few days.
What coach companies travel from Ruse to Bucharest?
There are 3 coach lines from Ruse to Bucharest available for you to search and compare on Wanderu. With 5 daily trips, Pegasus usually has the most coaches running on any given day. Here are some time and price comparisons for all the available options:
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 2 | 2h 13m | £6.71 |
| Pegasus | 5 | 1h 37m | £11.42 |
| Union Ivkoni | 1 | 1h 45m | £9.10 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity coach companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 2 trips from Ruse to Bucharest, and usually makes the trip in about 2 hours and 13 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as toilets, air conditioning, and power sockets.
Book Pegasus from Ruse to Bucharest from £9.99. There are 5 trips per day offered by Pegasus from Ruse to Bucharest and you can expect on average to pay £11.42 for a Pegasus ticket to Bucharest. In Ruse, Pegasus departs to Bucharest from bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 156. In Bucharest, Pegasus arrives at Horoscop Hotel and one other station.
An average trip on Pegasus from Ruse to Bucharest takes 1 hour and 37 minutes, while the fastest available Pegasus trip will get you to Bucharest in 1 hour and 30 minutes.
At weekends, Pegasus offers 5 trips per day. A single ticket costs £9.99 for a weekend trip to Bucharest.
Union Ivkoni was founded in Bulgaria in 1992 and quickly expanded its operations throughout Europe. Popular routes include both shorter travels within one country and long-haul international trips. Their reliable coaches offer amenities to make your trip comfortable, including air conditioning, extra legroom, and power sockets. Union Ivkoni usually operates 1 trip per day on the route from Ruse to Bucharest, and the trip usually takes 1 hour and 45 minutes to complete.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by coach from Ruse to Bucharest
There are 8 scheduled coaches that travel from Ruse to Bucharest every day, so you have a decent number of options to choose from. Furthermore, all of these are direct coaches which you can take the entire route from Ruse to Bucharest without transferring.
Trips per day
8
Direct trips
8
The coach takes an average of 1 hour and 48 minutes to cover the 41 miles from Ruse to Bucharest. However, the fastest coach only takes 1 hour and 30 minutes. You'll have just enough time for a small nap on this relatively short coach trip. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Distance (mi)
41
Distance (km)
67
The first coach leaves at 1:25 and the last coach leaves at 19:20. To see the times for all coaches from Ruse to Bucharest, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
Earliest coach
1:25am
Latest coach
7:20pm
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Bucharest at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out. On the other hand, Friday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Friday ticket is the way to go.
Most crowded
Sunday
Least crowded
Friday
City Information
Bucharest



Considered one of Europe’s best-kept secrets, Bucharest boasts a unique look that effortlessly blends elements from the East and the West. To marvel at the city’s unique architecture, head over to the Palace of Parliament, which was built during the communist rule of the country. Blending iconic communist architectural elements with modernist Neoclassicism, the building is a living witness to the country’s controversial era. There are walking tours for interested visitors, and the building also houses Romania’s National Museum of Contemporary Art. For those interested in history or cultural lessons, the National Museum of the Romanian Peasant, with its impressive collection of pottery, certainly is a good choice. For those who simply wish to enjoy a walk among nature, Carol Park is relatively close to the city centre, and it rarely gets crowded.
Like most big European cities, the food scene at Bucharest is vibrant and extremely diverse. For those who enjoy authentically Romanian dishes, Casa Doina is a great choice. If you wish to enjoy something more exotic, Divan could be a great choice.
The main coach station in Bucharest is called Bucuresti Militari Bus Station. It is located on the outskirts of the city and it serves as the local hub for FlixBus. Bucharest’s main railway station is the Gara de Nord, which provides access to other European cities as well. The main airport is the Henri Coandă International Airport, located 10.3 miles north of the city centre.
Station Information
Where does the coach leave from in Ruse?
Main departure station: bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 156
Coaches to Bucharest leave from 3 stations in Ruse.
All coach stations in Ruse:
- bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 156
- Ruse East
- Ruse Bul. Midia-Enos
Where does the coach arrive in Bucharest?
Main arrival station: Horoscop Hotel
Coaches arrive in Bucharest at 3 stations, depending on which coach line you are travelling with.
Coach stations in Bucharest:
- Horoscop Hotel
- Bucuresti Militari Bus Station
- Bucharest Militari Bus Station
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