Bucharest to Vatican City by bus
Vatican City lies 1,141 km (709 mi) west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 20 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 1,392 km (865 mi) of road.
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| Bucharest | Vatican City | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Vatican |
| Population | 1.9 million | 829 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 61 m (200 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Vatican) |
Clocks in Vatican City are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 20 h 43 min journey lands only 19 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Vatican City
Crossing from Romania into Vatican: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +379; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Bucharest to Vatican City
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Staying in Vatican City
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Common questions
How far is Vatican City from Bucharest?
1,141 km (709 mi) in a straight line, west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,392 km (865 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Vatican City by bus?
About 20 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Vatican City?
Vatican City is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Vatican against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Vatican City?
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.