Bucharest to Balıkesir by bus
Balıkesir lies 552 km (343 mi) south of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 9 min including stops, over roughly 673 km (418 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Balıkesir | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 238,151 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 139 m (456 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Balıkesir
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 buses from Bucharest to Balıkesir
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Staying in Balıkesir
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Common questions
How far is Balıkesir from Bucharest?
552 km (343 mi) in a straight line, south of Bucharest; by road roughly 673 km (418 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Balıkesir by bus?
About 10 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Balıkesir?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Balıkesir?
The Lira (TRY).
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.