Bucharest to Ferrara by bus
Ferrara lies 1,146 km (712 mi) west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 48 min including stops, over roughly 1,398 km (868 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Ferrara | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Italy |
| Population | 1.9 million | 132,009 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Ferrara are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 20 h 48 min journey lands only 19 h 48 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Ferrara
Crossing from Romania into Italy: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Schuko, Type L; the dialling code becomes +39; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q11185210.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Ferrara
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Staying in Ferrara
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Common questions
How far is Ferrara from Bucharest?
1,146 km (712 mi) in a straight line, west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,398 km (868 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Ferrara by bus?
About 20 h 48 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Ferrara?
Ferrara is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Ferrara?
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.