Rize to Bucharest by bus
Bucharest lies 1,235 km (767 mi) north-west of Rize, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 22 h 25 min including stops, over roughly 1,507 km (936 mi) of road.
| Rize | Bucharest | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Romania |
| Population | 119,828 | 1.9 million |
| Elevation | 63 m (207 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
What changes when you arrive in Bucharest
Crossing from Turkey into Romania: money changes from the Lira to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Rize to Bucharest
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Staying in Bucharest
Our booking partner lists 4,113+ places to stay in Bucharest (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 854 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (446), and 11 are five-star. Across 676 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 9.2 out of 10. Guests have left 474,482 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Bucharest from Rize?
1,235 km (767 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Rize; by road roughly 1,507 km (936 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rize to Bucharest by bus?
About 22 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rize and Bucharest?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bucharest?
The Leu (RON).
Where can I stay in Bucharest?
Our booking partner lists 4,113+ places to stay in Bucharest, 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.