Ruse to Bursa by bus
Bursa lies 480 km (299 mi) south-east of Ruse, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 8 h 52 min including stops, over roughly 586 km (364 mi) of road.
| Ruse | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bulgaria | Turkey |
| Population | 121,168 | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 39 m (128 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Sofia) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Bursa
Crossing from Bulgaria into Turkey: money changes from the Lev to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book buses from Ruse to Bursa
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Staying in Bursa
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 12 are five-star. Across 73 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 35,167 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bursa
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Common questions
How far is Bursa from Ruse?
480 km (299 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Ruse; by road roughly 586 km (364 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ruse to Bursa by bus?
About 8 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ruse and Bursa?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bursa?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Bursa?
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.