University of Ruse Angel Kanchev

4th Aquaphotomics European Conference

AQUAPHOTOMICS

Aquaphotomics International Society

TRAVEL INFORMATION

By Air

The nearest international airports are:

  • Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) - approximately 70 km from Ruse
  • Sofia Airport (SOF) - approximately 300 km from Ruse
  • Varna Airport (VAR) - approximately 200 km from Ruse

From Bucharest Airport, you can take a taxi, shuttle, or rent a car to reach Ruse. The journey takes approximately 1-1.5 hours.

By Train

Ruse has an international railway station with connections to Sofia, Bucharest, and other major cities. Direct trains from Sofia to Ruse take approximately 5 hours. International trains from Bucharest are also available.

By Car

Ruse is well connected by road. From Bucharest, cross the Danube Bridge (Friendship Bridge) connecting Giurgiu (Romania) with Ruse (Bulgaria). From Sofia, take the A2 motorway towards Pleven, then continue to Ruse.

Accommodation

There are several hotels in Ruse suitable for conference participants:

  • Hotel Skalite
  • Hotel Danube Plaza
  • Anna Palace Hotel
  • Hotel Cosmopolitan

More accommodation details will be provided closer to the conference date.

About Ruse

Ruse is the fifth largest city in Bulgaria, located on the right bank of the Danube River. Known as "Little Vienna" for its beautiful Neo-Baroque and Neo-Rococo architecture, the city offers numerous cultural attractions, restaurants, and historical sites to explore.