Bucharest to Erfurt by bus
Erfurt lies 1,338 km (832 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 24 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 1,633 km (1,015 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Erfurt | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Germany |
| Population | 1.9 million | 218,793 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
Clocks in Erfurt are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 24 h 16 min journey lands only 23 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Erfurt
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 Erfurt
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Staying in Erfurt
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Common questions
How far is Erfurt from Bucharest?
1,338 km (832 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,633 km (1,015 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Erfurt by bus?
About 24 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Erfurt?
Erfurt is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Erfurt?
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.