Bucharest to Salerno by bus
Salerno lies 1,015 km (631 mi) west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 18 h 28 min including stops, over roughly 1,239 km (770 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Salerno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Italy |
| Population | 1.9 million | 125,797 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Salerno are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 18 h 28 min journey lands only 17 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Salerno
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 Salerno
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Staying in Salerno
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Common questions
How far is Salerno from Bucharest?
1,015 km (631 mi) in a straight line, west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,239 km (770 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Salerno by bus?
About 18 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Salerno?
Salerno is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Salerno?
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.