Bucharest to Szczecin by bus
Szczecin lies 1,306 km (811 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 40 min including stops, over roughly 1,593 km (990 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Szczecin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Poland |
| Population | 1.9 million | 395,513 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 25 m (82 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
Clocks in Szczecin are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 23 h 40 min journey lands only 22 h 40 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Szczecin
Crossing from Romania into Poland: money changes from the Leu to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Szczecin
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Staying in Szczecin
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin. Of the 204 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (128). Across 199 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 125,018 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Szczecin from Bucharest?
1,306 km (811 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,593 km (990 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Szczecin by bus?
About 23 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Szczecin?
Szczecin is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Szczecin?
The Zloty (PLN).
Where can I stay in Szczecin?
Our booking partner lists 402 places to stay in Szczecin, bookable on this site.
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.