Bucharest to Parma by bus
Parma lies 1,248 km (775 mi) west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 38 min including stops, over roughly 1,522 km (946 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Parma | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Italy |
| Population | 1.9 million | 198,292 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 64 m (210 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Parma are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 22 h 38 min journey lands only 21 h 38 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Parma
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 Parma
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Staying in Parma
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Common questions
How far is Parma from Bucharest?
1,248 km (775 mi) in a straight line, west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,522 km (946 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Parma by bus?
About 22 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Parma?
Parma is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Parma?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.