Bucharest to Tarsus by bus
Tarsus lies 1,115 km (693 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 16 min including stops, over roughly 1,361 km (846 mi) of road.
| Bucharest | Tarsus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 350,732 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 21 m (69 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
What changes when you arrive in Tarsus
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Tarsus
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Staying in Tarsus
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Common questions
How far is Tarsus from Bucharest?
1,115 km (693 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,361 km (846 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Tarsus by bus?
About 20 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Tarsus?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Tarsus?
The Lira (TRY).
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.