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Ruse

Ruse is the sixth-largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 67 km (42 mi) south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 172 km (107 mi) from Varna, and 249 km (155 mi) from the capital Sofia.

Type City

Why go

  • City in Ruse, Bulgaria.
  • Served by Ruse Airport (ROU).

History

Ruse is the sixth-largest city in Bulgaria. Ruse is in the northeastern part of the country, on the right bank of the Danube, opposite the Romanian city of Giurgiu, approximately 67 km (42 mi) south of Bucharest, Romania's capital, 172 km (107 mi) from Varna, and 249 km (155 mi) from the capital Sofia. Thanks to its location and its railway and road bridge over the Danube, it is the most significant Bulgarian river port, serving an important part of the international trade of the country. It is the 12th-largest of all cities on the river Danube.

Restaurants & places to go

Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · dominos-pizza.ro
Indoor
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-22:30 · happy.bg
Indoor
Bulgarian, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 07:00-22:00; Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · 38 бул. Христо Ботев, Русе · aladinfoods.bg
Indoor
International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · Șoseaua București, Giurgiu · sunnyfood.ro
Indoor
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 08:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-00:00 · 7 Студентска, 7020 · krustnikut.bg
Indoor
Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Tu, Th 00:00-24:00; We, Fr-Sa 08:00-22:30 · 3 Батак · oddmenu.com
Indoor
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-03:00; Su 07:00-03:00 · 34 Захари Стоянов, Русе · radilon.bg
Indoor
Restaurant · restaurant · complex-lipite.com
Indoor

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Airports

Ruse Airport (ROU) 18 km to the centre
Shtraklevo, 18, BG — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Indoor | Outdoor
Bazan Airstrip 18 km to the centre
Bazan, 18, BG
Outdoor
Dve Mogili Airfield 27 km to the centre
Dve Mogili, 18, BG
Outdoor
Blagoevo Airfield 57 km to the centre
Blagoevo, 17, BG
Outdoor
Staro Selishte Airfield 67 km to the centre
Isperih, 17, BG
Outdoor
Nikolovo Airfield 14 km to the centre
Nikolovo, 18, BG
Outdoor

Getting there by ferry

Речна гара
Ferry terminal · 1.3 km from the centre
Outdoor
Моряшки център Русе
Ferry terminal · 1.4 km from the centre
Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Ruse Airport (ROU); 15 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 2 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Речна гара, 1.3 km).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Ruse. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Rail operator

Tours & experiences