Bucharest to Ereğli by train
Ereğli lies 1,017 km (632 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,241 km (771 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Ereğli | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 156,253 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 1,053 m (3,455 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Ereğli railway station, Çakmak railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Ereğli
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 trains from Bucharest to Ereğli
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Staying in Ereğli
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Common questions
How far is Ereğli from Bucharest?
1,017 km (632 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,241 km (771 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Ereğli by train?
About 11 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Ereğli?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Ereğli?
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.