Driving from Bucharest to Cizre
Cizre lies 1,561 km (970 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 1,905 km (1,184 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Cizre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 134,041 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 380 m (1,247 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Cizre
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 car hire from Bucharest to Cizre
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Staying in Cizre
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Common questions
How far is Cizre from Bucharest?
1,561 km (970 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,905 km (1,184 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Cizre by car?
About 23 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Cizre?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cizre?
The Lira (TRY).
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.