Driving from Bucharest to Volgograd
Volgograd lies 1,480 km (920 mi) north-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 34 min without stops, over roughly 1,805 km (1,122 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Volgograd | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Russia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 1 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 42 m (138 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Volgograd) |
What changes when you arrive in Volgograd
Crossing from Romania into Russia: money changes from the Leu to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book car hire from Bucharest to Volgograd
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Staying in Volgograd
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Volgograd. Of the 34 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 238 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Volgograd
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Common questions
How far is Volgograd from Bucharest?
1,480 km (920 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,805 km (1,122 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Volgograd by car?
About 22 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Volgograd?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Volgograd?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Volgograd?
Our booking partner lists 34 places to stay in Volgograd, 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.