What is the travel distance from Ruse to Sofia?

The distance separating Ruse and Sofia is 155 miles (249 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ruse to Sofia?

The majority of buses traveling from Ruse to Sofia start their journey at Avtobusna Spirka Ruse and wind up at Serdika. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Once in Sofia, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Boyana Church, Museum of Socialist Art, National Opera and Ballet, Vitosha Boulevard and Saint Nedelja Church.

Bus Ruse to Sofia from $19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Ruse to Sofia on November 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	1:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 30m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	4:30pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 5m	9:35pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 30m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 20m	7:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Ruse to Sofia on November 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 10m	8:40am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 43m	2:43pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 30m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 15m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 5m	6:05pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 55m	1:25pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 20m	7:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 5m	9:35pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Ruse to Sofia on November 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 10m	8:40am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 43m	2:43pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:00am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 15m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 30m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 55m	1:25pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 20m	7:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 5m	9:35pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures for Ruse to Sofia on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 10m	8:40am	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 43m	2:43pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	1:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 30m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 15m	12:15pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	1:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 30m	6:30pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	4h 55m	1:25pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 20m	7:20pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 5m	9:35pm	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:40 PM EET.

Get from Ruse to Sofia

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 5 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7bus per day

5h 10mAverage Duration

154 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,944 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

Based on 1944 reviews, the company was rated 2.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the wifi. Union Ivkoni ticket prices on this trip start at $22

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.

June 29, 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.

June 11, 2023

Driver very good 👍

Robert Y.

March 14, 2025

Infobus

4/5490 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.8

Wifi3.8

Grup Plus

4/595 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.8

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Where are the popular stops in Ruse and Sofia?

Stops in Ruse

A - Avtobusna Spirka Ruse

B - Petko D. Petkov

Stops in Sofia

A - Serdika

B - Sofia Airport

C - Central Bus Station

D - Central Bus Station - Sofia

E - Knyaginya Maria Luiza

F - Lukoil

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ruse to Sofia by bus

What is the travel distance from Ruse to Sofia?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Ruse to Sofia?
What are the best sights and things to do in Sofia?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/10

$19

11/11

$19

Today

$19

11/13

$19

11/14

$19

11/15

$19

11/16

$19

11/17

$19

The cheapest trip from Ruse to Sofia was searched and found on Nov 16, 2025 with a price of $19

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 $19 to $24 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 $19 which is on 2025-11-16.

Usually Infobus 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.