Driving from Bucharest to Mersin
Mersin lies 1,111 km (690 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 56 min without stops, over roughly 1,355 km (842 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Mersin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 537,842 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Mersin
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 Mersin
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Staying in Mersin
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Mersin. Of the 19 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (7), and 4 are five-star. Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 4,175 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Mersin
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Common questions
How far is Mersin from Bucharest?
1,111 km (690 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,355 km (842 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Mersin by car?
About 16 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Mersin?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Mersin?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Mersin?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Mersin, 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.