Berlin to Minsk by bus
Minsk lies 953 km (592 mi) east of Berlin, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 17 h 21 min including stops, over roughly 1,163 km (723 mi) of road.
| Berlin | Minsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | Belarus |
| Population | 3.4 million | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 222 m (728 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 220002–220141 |
Clocks in Minsk are 1 h ahead of Berlin right now, so a 17 h 21 min journey lands 18 h 21 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Minsk
Crossing from Germany into Belarus: money changes from the Euro to the Belarusian ruble (BYN); the dialling code becomes +375; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book buses from Berlin to Minsk
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Staying in Minsk
Our booking partner lists 212 places to stay in Minsk. Of the 210 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (130), and 3 are five-star. Across 20 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 2,091 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Minsk from Berlin?
953 km (592 mi) in a straight line, east of Berlin; by road roughly 1,163 km (723 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Minsk by bus?
About 17 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin and Minsk?
Minsk is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Minsk against Europe/Berlin).
What currency do I need in Minsk?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
Where can I stay in Minsk?
Our booking partner lists 212 places to stay in Minsk, 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.