Bucharest to Novara by bus
Novara lies 1,378 km (856 mi) west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 59 min including stops, over roughly 1,681 km (1,045 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Novara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Italy |
| Population | 1.9 million | 101,916 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 171 m (561 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Novara are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 24 h 59 min journey lands only 23 h 59 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Novara
Crossing from Romania into Italy: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Novara
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Staying in Novara
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Common questions
How far is Novara from Bucharest?
1,378 km (856 mi) in a straight line, west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,681 km (1,045 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Novara by bus?
About 24 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Novara?
Novara is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Novara?
The Euro (EUR).
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.