Compare all timetables for the bus from Ruse to Istanbul
Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Ruse to Istanbul from various bus operators like Huntur, Metro Bulgaria or Metro Turizm for the next days.
| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 13h 0m | 13:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 02:00 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 20/04/2026 13:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 21/04/2026 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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| Metro Bulgaria | 12h 30m | 18:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 06:30 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | Basic | £40 |
A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 20/04/2026 18:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 21/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Metro Turizm | 12h 30m | 18:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 06:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £40 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 21/04/2026 18:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 22/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 13h 0m | 13:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 02:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 22/04/2026 13:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 23/04/2026 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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| Huntur | 12h 30m | 18:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 06:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 22/04/2026 18:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 23/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Metro Bulgaria | 12h 30m | 18:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 06:30 | Istanbul | Otogar Coach Station | Basic | £41 |
A Bus from Metro Bulgaria goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 23/04/2026 18:00:00 to Otogar Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 24/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 13h 0m | 13:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 02:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 24/04/2026 13:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 25/04/2026 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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| Huntur | 12h 30m | 18:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 06:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 24/04/2026 18:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 25/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Metro Turizm | 12h 30m | 18:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 06:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £40 |
A Bus from Metro Turizm goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 25/04/2026 18:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 26/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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| Mode of Transport | BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName | Duration | Departure time | From | Departure | Arrival time | To | Destination | Logo | Seat classes | Price | |
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| Huntur | 13h 0m | 13:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 02:00 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 26/04/2026 13:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 27/04/2026 02:00:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
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| Huntur | 12h 30m | 18:00 | Ruse | Central bus station | 06:30 | Istanbul | Esenler Coach Station | Basic | £39 |
A Bus from Huntur goes from Central bus station, Ruse (Bulgaria) at 26/04/2026 18:00:00 to Esenler Coach Station, Istanbul (Turkey) arriving at 27/04/2026 06:30:00. 50 Basic ticket for £39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 30m
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Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Ruse to Istanbul is £38 on 22/04/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.
Frequency of bus connections between Ruse and Istanbul
Wednesday
is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Ruse to Istanbul. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Ruse and Istanbul.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 10 coaches from Ruse to Istanbul, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Ruse and Istanbul, with 5 offers.
Facts about coaches from Ruse to Istanbul
Compare all providers like Huntur, Metro Bulgaria and Metro Turizm that travel 2 times every day by bus from Ruse to Istanbul in one click! Book your bus ticket from Ruse to Istanbul starting from £38!
| Cheapest Bus | £38 |
| Fastest Bus | 12h 30m |
| Earliest Coach | 13:00 |
| Latest Coach | 18:00 |
| Daily Bus Connections | 2 Ø |
| Distance | 400.1 km |
| Coach Companies | Huntur, Metro Bulgaria and Metro Turizm |
Cheapest coach connections from Ruse to Istanbul
Every day, 2 buses from 3 coach companies leave Ruse for Istanbul: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 20/04/2026 and for the following days.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday
20/04
£39
Tuesday
21/04
£40
Wednesday
22/04
£38
Thursday
23/04
£38
Friday
24/04
£39
Saturday
25/04
£40
Sunday
26/04
£38
Monday
27/04
£39
Tuesday
28/04
£38
Wednesday
29/04
£38
Thursday
30/04
£38
Friday
01/05
£39
Saturday
02/05
£40
Sunday
03/05
£39
Monday
04/05
£38
Tuesday
05/05
£38
Wednesday
06/05
Thursday
07/05
Friday
08/05
£38
Saturday
09/05
£41
Sunday
10/05
£38
Monday
11/05
£39
Tuesday
12/05
£38
Wednesday
13/05
£39
Thursday
14/05
£41
Friday
15/05
£38
Saturday
16/05
£40
Sunday
17/05
The cheapest time to travel from Ruse to Istanbul
With a price starting from £38, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Ruse to Istanbul. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.
Afternoon
is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Ruse to Istanbul, with £39. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £39.
How to save money travelling from Ruse to Istanbul
Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:
Book the ticket from Ruse to Istanbul in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Ruse to Istanbul, 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 Ruse to Istanbul are also emptier.Beloved bus companies from Ruse to Istanbul
These are the most booked bus companies between Ruse to Istanbul from our users.
Metro Bulgaria from Ruse to Istanbul
Here you will find the key facts about the Metro Bulgaria bus route Ruse to Istanbul:
| Cheapest Price | £40 |
| Fastest Coach | 12h 30m |
| Earliest Coach | 18:00 |
| Last Coach | 18:00 |
| Daily Connections | 1 Ø |
| Found on | 25/03/2026 |
All bus stations and stops in Ruse and Istanbul
The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Ruse and Istanbul.
Service and Comfort on the bus from Ruse to Istanbul
Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Ruse to Istanbul? Or which bus companies serve the route Ruse to Istanbul? Below you will find answers to your questions.
FAQs about the Ruse to Istanbul bus
How much does a Ruse - Istanbul coach trip cost?
This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Ruse - Istanbul bus trip is available from £38 and takes 13h 0m. Compare offers and save money!
How much could I save by comparing buses from Ruse to Istanbul?
The connection Ruse to Istanbul is offered by 3 companies with ticket prices ranging from £38 to £41. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.
How many connections are available for the Ruse - Istanbul route on average every day?
Each day, the bus route from Ruse to Istanbul is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.
How long does a bus to Istanbul from Ruse take?
The quickest coach from Ruse to Istanbul is provided by Metro Bulgaria and takes 12h 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 Ruse to Istanbul?
The earliest bus to Istanbul departs from Ruse at 13:00. 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 Ruse to Istanbul?
The latest bus to Istanbul departs from Ruse at 18:00. 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 Ruse - Istanbul route?
Passengers looking to travel from Ruse to Istanbul can travel with Huntur, Metro Bulgaria and Metro Turizm. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.
Is there a direct bus between Ruse and Istanbul?
You can check all the direct connections between Ruse and Istanbul by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Huntur, Metro Bulgaria and Metro Turizm.
What can I take with me on the bus to Istanbul from Ruse?
Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Ruse Istanbul 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 Ruse Istanbul 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 Ruse to Istanbul on your planned travel date.
How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Ruse to Istanbul?
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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Ruse to Istanbul
Basic
Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.
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