Bucharest to Antakya by bus
Antakya lies 1,248 km (776 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 39 min including stops, over roughly 1,523 km (946 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Antakya | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 399,045 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 104 m (341 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Antakya
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu 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 Bucharest to Antakya
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Antakya
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Antakya. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 105 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Antakya
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Antakya from Bucharest?
1,248 km (776 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,523 km (946 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Antakya by bus?
About 22 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Antakya?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Antakya?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Antakya?
Our booking partner lists 16 places to stay in Antakya, 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.