Next bus departures

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 30 July
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:00	Ruse	5h 15m	12:15	Sofia Central Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:00	Ruse	4h 43m	14:43	Sofia Central Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
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	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	16:30	Ruse	5h 5m	21:35	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h	03:30	Sofia Airport SOF, Terminal 2 Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 31 July
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	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	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
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	14:00	Ruse	5h 20m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 1 August
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	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 30m	04:00	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
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	14:00	Ruse	5h 20m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 2 August
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	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	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
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	14:00	Ruse	5h 20m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h	03:30	Sofia Airport SOF, Terminal 2 Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 3 August
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	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	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
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	14:00	Ruse	5h 20m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 4 August
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	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	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
Bus	13:00	Ruse	5h 5m	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	14:00	Ruse	5h 20m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Next departures from Ruse to Sofia on 5 August
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	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	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
Bus	13:00	Ruse	2d 5h	18:05	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags
Bus	22:30	Avtobusna Spirka Ruse	5h 45m	04:15	Serdika	No tags
Bus	14:00	Ruse	5h 20m	19:20	Sofia Central Bus Station	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 14:20 EEST.

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 ZAR 355, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10bus per day

5h 10mAverage duration

153 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

Bus stations and 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
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

2.7/52,014 reviews

Staff2.9

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wi‑Fi0.8

Based on 2014 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 ZAR 355

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

4.4/5187 reviews

Staff4.9

Timeliness4.9

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.0

FlixBus

3.5/513,104 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Grup Plus

3.9/5113 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness3.7

Wi‑Fi1.8

Infobus

3.9/5496 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

Wi‑Fi3.8

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

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 ZAR 355. The average price for this route is around ZAR 362. 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 10m, covering a distance of 153 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 10 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 6.16205 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 187 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

28/07

ZAR 319

29/07

ZAR 399

Today

ZAR 320

31/07

ZAR 319

01/08

ZAR 319

02/08

ZAR 319

03/08

ZAR 319

04/08

ZAR 319

The cheapest trip from Ruse to Sofia was searched and found on 28 Jul 2026 with a price of ZAR 319

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 ZAR 319 to ZAR 787 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 ZAR 319, which is on 2026-08-03.

Usually FlixBus 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.