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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Istanbul to Ruse from various bus operators like Huntur, Citylines or Metro Turizm for the next days.

today
$46
tomorrow
$53
Monday
$53
Tuesday
$46
Wednesday
$53
Thursday
$46
Friday
$63

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 12h 50m 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 6:20 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $46
Huntur 11h 30m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 7:00 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $46
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 7:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Avcilar 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Huntur 12h 50m 6:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 6:50 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $57

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 7:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Avcilar 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:15 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Ruse via Bucharest, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Marina Turizm
      15h 48m
      0
      12:17 AM
      Istanbul
      Aksaray bus station
      1:17 PM
      Bucharest
      Piata Chirigiu Bus Stop
      0
      Marina Turizm
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 1h 13m
    • Pegasus Group LTD
      1h 35m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Bucharest
      Splaiul Independenței
      4:05 PM
      Ruse
      Central bus station
      0
      Pegasus Group LTD
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 4h 18m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 7:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Avcilar 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Citylines 12h 45m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:15 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Ruse via Bucharest, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Marina Turizm
      15h 48m
      0
      12:17 AM
      Istanbul
      Aksaray bus station
      1:17 PM
      Bucharest
      Piata Chirigiu Bus Stop
      0
      Marina Turizm
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 1h 13m
    • Pegasus Group LTD
      1h 35m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Bucharest
      Splaiul Independenței
      4:05 PM
      Ruse
      Central bus station
      0
      Pegasus Group LTD
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 4h 18m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 12h 50m 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 6:20 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $46
Huntur 11h 30m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 7:00 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $46
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 7:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Avcilar 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Huntur 12h 50m 6:00 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 6:50 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $57

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 7:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Avcilar 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:15 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Ruse via Bucharest, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Marina Turizm
      15h 48m
      0
      12:17 AM
      Istanbul
      Aksaray bus station
      1:17 PM
      Bucharest
      Piata Chirigiu Bus Stop
      0
      Marina Turizm
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 1h 13m
    • Pegasus Group LTD
      1h 35m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Bucharest
      Splaiul Independenței
      4:05 PM
      Ruse
      Central bus station
      0
      Pegasus Group LTD
      Economy
      $17
    Travel time is 4h 18m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Huntur 12h 50m 5:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 6:20 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $46
Huntur 11h 30m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 7:00 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $46
Metro Turizm 12h 0m 7:30 PM Istanbul Otogar Bus Station 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 11h 30m 8:00 PM Istanbul Avcilar 7:30 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $53
Metro Turizm 12h 45m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:15 AM Ruse Central bus station  Basic $57

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Citylines 12h 45m 7:30 PM Istanbul Esenler Bus Station 8:15 AM Ruse Central bus station  Economy $63
  • Did you know that if you travel from Istanbul to Ruse via Bucharest, you can save more than $24? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Marina Turizm
      18h 23m
      0
      12:17 AM
      Istanbul
      Aksaray bus station
      1:17 PM
      Bucharest
      Piata Chirigiu Bus Stop
      0
      Marina Turizm
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 2h 43m
    • FlixBus
      2h 40m
      0
      4:00 PM
      Bucharest
      Militari Bus Station
      6:40 PM
      Ruse
      Iztok Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $8
    Travel time is 5h 38m longer, but you will save $24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Istanbul to Ruse is $45 on 9/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Istanbul and Ruse

See here how frequent the connections between Istanbul and Ruse are, during different times and days of the week.
Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily buses from Istanbul to Ruse. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Istanbul and Ruse.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 42 buses from Istanbul to Ruse, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Istanbul and Ruse, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Istanbul to Ruse

Compare all providers like Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm that travel 7 times every day by bus from Istanbul to Ruse in one click! Book your bus ticket from Istanbul to Ruse starting from $45!

Cheapest Bus $45
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 5:30 PM
Latest Bus 7:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes 7 Ø
Distance 248.7 miles
Bus Companies Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm

Cheapest bus connections from Istanbul to Ruse

Every day, 7 buses from 3 bus companies leave Istanbul for Ruse: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/19/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 09/13
Monday 09/14
Tuesday 09/15
Wednesday 09/16
Thursday 09/17
Friday 09/18
Saturday 09/19
$51
Sunday 09/20
$63
Monday 09/21
$63
Tuesday 09/22
$48
Wednesday 09/23
$53
Thursday 09/24
$46
Friday 09/25
$63
Saturday 09/26
$51
Sunday 09/27
$63
Monday 09/28
$63
Tuesday 09/29
$45
Wednesday 09/30
$63
Thursday 10/01
$46
Friday 10/02
$51
Saturday 10/03
$45
Sunday 10/04
$53
Monday 10/05
$63
Tuesday 10/06
$51
Wednesday 10/07
$63
Thursday 10/08
$45
Friday 10/09
$53
Saturday 10/10

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 $45, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Istanbul to Ruse. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $53.
Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Istanbul to Ruse, with $46. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $46.

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 a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

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 bus 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 buses from Istanbul to Ruse are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Istanbul to Ruse

These are the most booked bus companies between Istanbul to Ruse from our users.

Metro Turizm from Istanbul to Ruse

Metro Turizm

Here you will find the key facts about the Metro Turizm bus route Istanbul to Ruse:

Cheapest Price $53
Fastest Bus 11h 30m
Earliest Bus 7:30 PM
Last Bus 8:00 PM
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 9/18/2026

All bus stations and stops in Istanbul and Ruse

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Istanbul and Ruse.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Istanbul to Ruse

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Istanbul to Ruse? Or which bus companies serve the route Istanbul to Ruse? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Istanbul to Ruse bus

How much does a Istanbul Ruse bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $45 and takes 12h 50m to reach Ruse. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 3 companies with a range of ticket prices between $45 and $67. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Ruse.

On average, how many connections are available from Istanbul to Ruse each day?

Every day, the Istanbul to Ruse bus route is served by approximately 7 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Istanbul to Ruse take?

The fastest bus from Istanbul to Ruse is offered by Huntur and takes 11h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $46. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Istanbul to Ruse?

The earliest bus arriving in Ruse from Istanbul starts at 5:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Istanbul to Ruse?

The latest bus trip departing from Istanbul for Ruse starts at 7:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Istanbul Ruse route?

When traveling by bus from Istanbul to Ruse, passengers can travel with Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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: Huntur, Citylines and Metro Turizm.

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

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 Istanbul Ruse bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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 bus 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 7 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 7 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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