Driving from Bucharest to Edirne
Edirne lies 309 km (192 mi) south of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 42 min without stops, over roughly 376 km (234 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Edirne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 180,002 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Edirne
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 Edirne
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Staying in Edirne
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Common questions
How far is Edirne from Bucharest?
309 km (192 mi) in a straight line, south of Bucharest; by road roughly 376 km (234 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Edirne by car?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Edirne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Edirne?
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.