Bucharest to Pilsen by bus
Pilsen lies 1,128 km (701 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 1,376 km (855 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Pilsen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Czechia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 187,863 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 316 m (1,037 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Prague) |
Clocks in Pilsen are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 20 h 30 min journey lands only 19 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Pilsen
Crossing from Romania into Czechia: money changes from the Leu to the Koruna (CZK); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +420; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q135231540.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Pilsen
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Staying in Pilsen
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Common questions
How far is Pilsen from Bucharest?
1,128 km (701 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,376 km (855 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Pilsen by bus?
About 20 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Pilsen?
Pilsen is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Prague against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Pilsen?
The Koruna (CZK).
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.