Bucharest to Chemnitz by bus
Chemnitz lies 1,214 km (755 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 2 min including stops, over roughly 1,482 km (921 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Chemnitz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Germany |
| Population | 1.9 million | 247,220 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 306 m (1,004 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
Clocks in Chemnitz are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 22 h 2 min journey lands only 21 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Chemnitz
Crossing from Romania into Germany: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Chemnitz
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Staying in Chemnitz
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Common questions
How far is Chemnitz from Bucharest?
1,214 km (755 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,482 km (921 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Chemnitz by bus?
About 22 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Chemnitz?
Chemnitz is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Chemnitz?
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.