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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | Karolou str. | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel | Karolou str. | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Ruse Tsar Osvoboditel, Tsar Osvoboditel 156, Ruse | Atheny Parking Tourist Service | No tags | ||||
 | Bus | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | Karolou str. | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Avtobusna Spirka Ruse | Karolou str. | No tags |
Get from Ruse to Athens
The journey takes about 17 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $96, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Ruse and Athens?
Stops in Ruse
- Abul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 156, 7012 Ruse, Bulgaria
- B
Petko D. Petkov
Русе, к-с Евас 7, вх. Б ет. 3, 7000 Ruse Center, Ruse, Bulgaria
Stops in Athens
- AAkominatou 36, Athina 104 38, Greece
- B
Atheny
Ilia Iliou 68-70, Athina 117 44, Greece - CLagoumitzi 63-65, Athina 117 44, Greece
- D
Sidirodromon
Sidirodromon 1, Athina 104 44, Greece - E
Evelpidon
Evelpidon 11Α, Athina 113 62, Greece
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Ruse to Athens by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Ruse to Athens?
The cheapest bus tickets from Ruse to Athens start from $96. The average price for this route is around $141. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
Which bus companies service the Ruse to Athens route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day, including services from Tourist Service Holding, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Ruse to Athens?
The earliest bus departs from Ruse to Athens at 1:30am. And the latest bus departs at 12:30pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ruse to Athens?
A bus trip from Ruse to Athens generates an estimated 17 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Ruse to Athens?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 50 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Ruse to Athens?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company Infobus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Ruse to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Tourist Service Holding, with a punctuality rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ruse to Athens?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is Infobus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.8 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 Ruse to Athens was searched and found on Mar 24, 2026 with a price of $89To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ruse to Athens, as early as possible.
