Bucharest to Kecskemét by bus
Kecskemét lies 569 km (354 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 10 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 694 km (431 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Kecskemét | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Hungary |
| Population | 1.9 million | 109,847 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 120 m (394 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
Clocks in Kecskemét are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 10 h 28 min journey lands only 9 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kecskemét
Crossing from Romania into Hungary: money changes from the Leu to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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Staying in Kecskemét
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Common questions
How far is Kecskemét from Bucharest?
569 km (354 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 694 km (431 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Kecskemét by bus?
About 10 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Kecskemét?
Kecskemét is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Kecskemét?
The Forint (HUF).
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.