How much is the bus ticket from Ruse to Sofia?

The cheapest coach tickets from Ruse to Sofia start from £16. The average price for this route is around £16. 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 Ruse to Sofia?

The average bus journey time from Ruse to Sofia is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 154 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 43m and is operated by Union Ivkoni .

Which bus companies service the Ruse to Sofia route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni , Pegasus , FlixBus , Grup Plus , Infobus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ruse to Sofia?

The earliest bus departs from Ruse to Sofia at 03:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ruse to Sofia?

A bus journey from Ruse to Sofia produces an estimated 6.178025000000001 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 Ruse to Sofia?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus , with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 185 reviews.

Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Ruse to Sofia?

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 Ruse to Sofia?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus , with a punctuality rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ruse to Sofia?

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.

Bus Ruse to Sofia from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 16 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	14:00	Ruse	5h 20m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	16:30	Ruse	5h 5m	21:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 17 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:01	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 49m	10:50	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:01	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 49m	10:50	Serdika	No tags
Bus	04:00	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	13h 35m	17:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	03:30	Ruse	5h 10m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 18 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 50m	10:50	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	04:00	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	13h 35m	17:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	03:30	Ruse	5h 10m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 19 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:00	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 50m	10:50	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 50m	10:50	Serdika	No tags
Bus	03:30	Ruse	5h 10m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 20 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:30	Ruse	5h 10m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	05:55	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 55m	10:50	Serdika	No tags
Bus	07:00	Ruse	5h 15m	12:15	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 21 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	06:01	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 49m	10:50	Serdika	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:01	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 49m	10:50	Serdika	No tags
Bus	03:30	Ruse	5h 10m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 23 May
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	03:30	Ruse	5h 10m	08:40	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	06:00	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 50m	10:50	Serdika	No tags
Bus	04:00	Ruse (Centralna Avtogara)	13h 35m	17:35	Serdika	No tags
Bus	07:00	Ruse	5h 15m	12:15	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 08:03 EEST.

Get from Ruse to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just £16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 5mAverage duration

154 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Ruse and Sofia?

Stops in Ruse

A
Avtobusna Spirka Ruse
bul. "Tsar Osvoboditel" 156, 7012 Ruse, Bulgaria
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B
Petko D. Petkov
Русе, к-с Евас 7, вх. Б ет. 3, 7000 Ruse Center, Ruse, Bulgaria

Stops in Sofia

A
Serdika
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 108, 1202 Sofia, Bulgaria
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B
Sofia Airport
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C
Central Bus Station - Sofia
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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D
Central Bus Station
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 100, 1202 Tsentralna, Sofia, Bulgaria
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E
Knyaginya Maria Luiza
bulevard "Knyaginya Maria Luiza" 65, 1202 Sofia Center, Sofia, Bulgaria
F
Lukoil
E80 9086, 1331 Sofia, Bulgaria

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.7/51,995 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.9

Based on 1995 reviews, the company was rated 2.7 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at £16

Union Ivkoni Ruse Sofia recent customer reviews

The ac of the bus was not working properly, the temperature of the bus was not acceptable.

Paisan K.

29 June 2024

Terrible! Bus driver was extremely rude and difficult, other employees were also not helpful. Driver refused to accept our online booking and did not assist us. Finally we had to yell at him just to let us on the bus. Very disappointing experience.

Erick N.

11 June 2023

Driver very good 👍

Robert Y.

14 March 2025

Pegasus

4.4/5186 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.0

FlixBus

3.5/512,646 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Grup Plus

3.9/5109 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness3.8

Wi‑Fi1.9

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

BG bus companies:FlixBus, LIKEBUS, Infobus, Union Ivkoni, Openline, AvtoExpress Dnipro, Lux Bus

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Ruse to Sofia

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 Ruse to Sofia?
The cheapest coach tickets from Ruse to Sofia start from £16. The average price for this route is around £16. 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 Ruse to Sofia?
The average bus journey time from Ruse to Sofia is 5h 5m, covering a distance of 154 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 4h 43m and is operated by Union Ivkoni.
Which bus companies service the Ruse to Sofia route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day, including services from Union Ivkoni, Pegasus, FlixBus, Grup Plus, Infobus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Ruse to Sofia?
The earliest bus departs from Ruse to Sofia at 03:30. And the latest bus departs at 22:30.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Ruse to Sofia?
A bus journey from Ruse to Sofia produces an estimated 6.178025000000001 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 Ruse to Sofia?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is Pegasus, with an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 185 reviews.
Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Ruse to Sofia?
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 Ruse to Sofia?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Pegasus, with a punctuality rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Ruse to Sofia?
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.

Best price found

14/05

£15

15/05

£15

Today

£15

17/05

£15

18/05

£15

19/05

£15

20/05

£15

21/05

£15

The cheapest trip from Ruse to Sofia was searched and found on 16 May 2026 with a price of £15

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Ruse to Sofia as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £15 to £49 for a bus ticket from Ruse to Sofia based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £15, which is on 2026-05-17.

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.