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Thessaloniki to Ruse Bus Schedule
Bus from Thessaloniki to Ruse: Journey Information
There are 2 intercity buses per day from Thessaloniki to Ruse. Traveling by bus from Thessaloniki to Ruse usually takes around 9 hours and 30 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 269 mi (434 km) |
| Shortest duration | 9h 30m |
| Cheapest price | NOK 444.75 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Tourist Service Holding AD |
| Bus lines | 2 |
What bus companies travel from Thessaloniki to Ruse?
There are two bus lines that have daily service from Thessaloniki to Ruse that you can compare and book on Wanderu. However, each company only runs one bus per day.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citylines | 1 | 9h 30m | NOK 444.75 |
| Tourist Service Holding AD | 1 | 9h 30m | NOK 444.75 |
Citylines, a prominent Bulgarian bus company based in Sofia, offers an extensive network of routes connecting cities within Bulgaria and beyond, operating numerous daily trips. The company's services extend to countries such as Greece, Turkey, Montenegro, and Germany, providing convenient travel options for passengers. One of Citylines' popular routes is the 12-hour journey from Sofia to Athens, which runs twice daily, and passengers can enjoy amenities such as air conditioning, onboard restrooms, and Wi-Fi connectivity for a comfortable and convenient travel experience.
Book Tourist Service Holding AD from Thessaloniki to Rousse from NOK 445. Typically there is one Tourist Service Holding AD schedule per day from Thessaloniki to Ruse and you can expect on average to pay for a Tourist Service Holding AD ticket to Rousse. In Thessaloniki, Tourist Service Holding AD departs to Rousse from Macedonia Intercity Bus Station . In Rousse, Tourist Service Holding AD arrives at bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 156 .
An average trip on Tourist Service Holding AD from Thessaloniki to Rousse takes 9 hours and 30 minutes .
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Thessaloniki to Ruse
The bus takes an average of 9 hours and 30 minutes to cover the 269 miles from Thessaloniki to Ruse. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 2:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00am. To see the times for all buses from Thessaloniki to Ruse, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Thessaloniki?
Main departure station: Thessaloniki Monastiriou
Thessaloniki has two bus stations with service to Rousse.
All bus stations in Thessaloniki:
Thessaloniki Monastiriou
Macedonia Intercity Bus Station
Where does the bus arrive in Ruse?
Main arrival station: bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 156
These are the two stations where buses may stop when they arrive in Rousse.
All bus stations in Ruse:
bul. Tsar Osvoboditel 156
Tsar Osvoboditel 156
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