Bucharest to Büyükçekmece by bus
Büyükçekmece lies 430 km (267 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 58 min including stops, over roughly 525 km (326 mi) of road.
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| Bucharest | Büyükçekmece | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 163,140 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Büyükçekmece
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.
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Staying in Büyükçekmece
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Common questions
How far is Büyükçekmece from Bucharest?
430 km (267 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 525 km (326 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Büyükçekmece by bus?
About 7 h 58 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Büyükçekmece?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Büyükçekmece?
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.