Bucharest to Salzburg by bus
Salzburg lies 1,073 km (666 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 19 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 1,309 km (813 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Salzburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Austria |
| Population | 1.9 million | 157,245 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 435 m (1,427 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vienna) |
Clocks in Salzburg are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 19 h 30 min journey lands only 18 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Salzburg
Crossing from Romania into Austria: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +43; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Salzburg
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Staying in Salzburg
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Common questions
How far is Salzburg from Bucharest?
1,073 km (666 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,309 km (813 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Salzburg by bus?
About 19 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Salzburg?
Salzburg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Vienna against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Salzburg?
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.