Driving from Bacău to Chernivtsi
Chernivtsi lies 205 km (128 mi) north of Bacău, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 8 min without stops, over roughly 251 km (156 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Bacău | Chernivtsi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Ukraine |
| Population | 136,087 | 264,298 |
| Elevation | 165 m (541 ft) | 260 m (853 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
What changes when you arrive in Chernivtsi
Crossing from Romania into Ukraine: money changes from the Leu to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
Where to book car hire from Bacău to Chernivtsi
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Staying in Chernivtsi
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Common questions
How far is Chernivtsi from Bacău?
205 km (128 mi) in a straight line, north of Bacău; by road roughly 251 km (156 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bacău to Chernivtsi by car?
About 3 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bacău and Chernivtsi?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Chernivtsi?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
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.