Bucharest to Taranto by bus
Taranto lies 850 km (528 mi) south-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 15 h 30 min including stops, over roughly 1,037 km (644 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Taranto | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Italy |
| Population | 1.9 million | 198,585 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) |
Clocks in Taranto are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 15 h 30 min journey lands only 14 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Taranto
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 Taranto
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Staying in Taranto
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Common questions
How far is Taranto from Bucharest?
850 km (528 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,037 km (644 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Taranto by bus?
About 15 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Taranto?
Taranto is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Rome against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Taranto?
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.