Driving from Bucharest to Pátra
Pátra lies 778 km (484 mi) south-west of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 52 min without stops, over roughly 950 km (590 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Pátra | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Greece |
| Population | 1.9 million | 168,034 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Athens) |
What changes when you arrive in Pátra
Crossing from Romania into Greece: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +30; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648793.
Where to book car hire from Bucharest to Pátra
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Staying in Pátra
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Common questions
How far is Pátra from Bucharest?
778 km (484 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 950 km (590 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Pátra by car?
About 11 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Pátra?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pátra?
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.