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Which bus from Istanbul to Ruse is the best?

Check the bus schedule for Istanbul to Ruse. Here is a selection of the cheapest coach trips for the next days from bus operators like Metro Turizm, Citylines or Huntur. To see the full timetable for all coaches just use or search and compare.

today
£40
tomorrow
£34
Wednesday
£40
Thursday
£34
Friday
£40
Saturday
£34
Sunday
£39

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 19:30 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 20:00 Istanbul Avcilar 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 08:15 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Ruse via Bucharest, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Marina Turizm
      15h 48m
      0
      00:17
      Istanbul
      Aksaray bus station
      13:17
      Bucharest
      Piata Chirigiu Coach Stop
      0
      Marina Turizm
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 1h 13m
    • Pegasus Group LTD
      1h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Bucharest
      Splaiul Independenței
      16:05
      Ruse
      Central bus station
      0
      Pegasus Group LTD
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 4h 18m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 12h 50m 17:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 06:20 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £34
Huntur 11h 30m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 07:00 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £34
Huntur 12h 50m 18:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 06:50 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £43
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 08:15 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £43

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 19:30 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 20:00 Istanbul Avcilar 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 08:15 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Ruse via Bucharest, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Marina Turizm
      15h 48m
      0
      00:17
      Istanbul
      Aksaray bus station
      13:17
      Bucharest
      Piata Chirigiu Coach Stop
      0
      Marina Turizm
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 1h 13m
    • Pegasus Group LTD
      1h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Bucharest
      Splaiul Independenței
      16:05
      Ruse
      Central bus station
      0
      Pegasus Group LTD
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 4h 18m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 12h 50m 17:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 06:20 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £34
Huntur 11h 30m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 07:00 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £34
Huntur 12h 50m 18:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 06:50 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £43
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 08:15 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £43

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 19:30 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 20:00 Istanbul Avcilar 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 08:15 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £43
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Ruse via Bucharest, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Marina Turizm
      15h 48m
      0
      00:17
      Istanbul
      Aksaray bus station
      13:17
      Bucharest
      Piata Chirigiu Coach Stop
      0
      Marina Turizm
      Economy
      £23
      • Waiting Time 1h 13m
    • Pegasus Group LTD
      1h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Bucharest
      Splaiul Independenței
      16:05
      Ruse
      Central bus station
      0
      Pegasus Group LTD
      Economy
      £12
    Travel time is 4h 18m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 12h 50m 17:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 06:20 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £34
Huntur 11h 30m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 07:00 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £34
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 19:30 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 20:00 Istanbul Avcilar 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £40
Huntur 12h 50m 18:00 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 06:50 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £43

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 19:30 Istanbul Otogar Coach Station 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £39
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 20:00 Istanbul Avcilar 07:30 Ruse Central bus station  Economy £39
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 19:30 Istanbul Esenler Coach Station 08:15 Ruse Central bus station  Basic £43

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Istanbul to Ruse is £34 on 17/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


What is the best day and time to travel by bus between Istanbul and Ruse?

Here is the frequency of all coach connections from Istanbul to Ruse. See on which day of the week you have more travel options and what time you have more bus trips to choose from.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Istanbul to Ruse. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Istanbul and Ruse.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 38 coaches from Istanbul to Ruse, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Ruse, with 8 offers.

All facts for Istanbul to Ruse bus at a glance

Compare all coach operators like Metro Turizm, Citylines and Huntur that travel daily 6 times by bus from Istanbul to Ruse in one click. Book your Istanbul to Ruse bus ticket starting from £34!

Cheapest Bus £34
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Coach 19:30
Latest Coach 20:00
Daily Bus Connections 6 Ø
Distance 400.1 km
Coach Companies Metro Turizm, Citylines and Huntur

What are the cheapest coach tickets from Istanbul to Ruse?

Every day, 6 buses from 3 coach companies leave Istanbul for Ruse. Check the table below to find the cheapest prices for coach tickets for this route, starting from 14/09/2026 and for the following days. Make sure get the cheapest bus ticket!

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 14/09
£40
Tuesday 15/09
£34
Wednesday 16/09
£47
Thursday 17/09
£34
Friday 18/09
£47
Saturday 19/09
£38
Sunday 20/09
£47
Monday 21/09
£47
Tuesday 22/09
£35
Wednesday 23/09
£39
Thursday 24/09
£34
Friday 25/09
£47
Saturday 26/09
£38
Sunday 27/09
£47
Monday 28/09
£47
Tuesday 29/09
£34
Wednesday 30/09
£47
Thursday 01/10
£34
Friday 02/10
£38
Saturday 03/10
£34
Sunday 04/10
£39
Monday 05/10
£47
Tuesday 06/10
£38
Wednesday 07/10
£47
Thursday 08/10
£34
Friday 09/10
£39
Saturday 10/10
£38
Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Istanbul to Ruse

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Istanbul to Ruse, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £34, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Istanbul to Ruse. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Ruse, with £34. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £34.

How to save money travelling from Istanbul to Ruse

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying higher prices for your trip? Plan your bus trips smartly. Here are a few hacks to save money on your coach journey.

Book the ticket from Istanbul to Ruse in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the coach from Istanbul to Ruse, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Istanbul to Ruse are also emptier.

Check for bus deals and promotions for all bus companies in this route. On CheckMyBus we show special offers directly in the coach trip on our search. Sign-up and check or deals sections and get notifications on our latest travel hacks.

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Ruse

Here is a map with all coach stations in Istanbul and Ruse. Compare which stop is closest to your destination to save time to find the fastest buses and connections.

All you need to know when you travel by bus from Istanbul to Ruse

Check all information on comfort and services on the coaches from Istanbul to Ruse. Which seat classes are available or what are the amenities of operators on your coach trip? Below you´ll find answers to your questions.

FAQs for Istanbul to Ruse bus

How much does a Istanbul Ruse coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Istanbul Ruse bus trip is available from £34 and takes 12h 50m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Istanbul to Ruse?

This connection is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £34 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you’ll get the cheapest bus trip to Ruse.

How many connections are available for the Istanbul Ruse route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Istanbul to Ruse is offered by roughly 6 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Ruse from Istanbul take?

The quickest coach from Istanbul to Ruse is provided by Metro Turizm and takes 11h 30m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £40. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Ruse?

The earliest bus to Ruse departs from Istanbul at 19:30. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Istanbul to Ruse?

The latest bus to Ruse departs from Istanbul at 20:00. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Istanbul Ruse route?

Passengers looking to travel from Istanbul to Ruse can travel with Metro Turizm, Citylines and Huntur. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Istanbul and Ruse?

You can check all the direct connections between Istanbul and Ruse by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Metro Turizm, Citylines and Huntur.

What can I take with me on the bus to Ruse from Istanbul?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Istanbul Ruse bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Istanbul Ruse bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Istanbul to Ruse on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best coach deals from Istanbul to Ruse?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 6 daily trips between Istanbul and Ruse. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Istanbul to Ruse?

Prices and availability for 6 trips between Istanbul and Ruse change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Istanbul to Ruse

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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