Bucharest to Erzurum by bus
Erzurum lies 1,345 km (836 mi) east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 23 min including stops, over roughly 1,641 km (1,020 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Erzurum | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 767,848 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 1,914 m (6,280 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Erzurum
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 Erzurum
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Staying in Erzurum
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Erzurum. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6), and 4 are five-star. Across 14 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 2,575 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Erzurum
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 Erzurum from Bucharest?
1,345 km (836 mi) in a straight line, east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,641 km (1,020 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Erzurum by bus?
About 24 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Erzurum?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Erzurum?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Erzurum?
Our booking partner lists 53 places to stay in Erzurum, 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.