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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 $68, 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 traveling 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 $68. The average price for this route is around $100. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Ruse to Athens?
The average bus trip duration from Ruse to Athens is 17h 20m, covering a distance of 420 miles (677 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 17h 20m and is operated by Tourist Service Holding.
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 is the earliest and latest departure time 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 recommended mode of travel 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 reviews on Busbud, the bus company Infobus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Ruse to Athens?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely 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 traveler 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 Apr 4, 2026 with a price of $91To 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.
You can expect to pay from $91 to $91 for a bus ticket from Ruse to Athens based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $91 which is on 2026-04-04.
