Driving from Bucharest to Koszalin
Koszalin lies 1,300 km (808 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 1,586 km (985 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Koszalin | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Poland |
| Population | 1.9 million | 107,450 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
Clocks in Koszalin are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 19 h 49 min journey lands only 18 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Koszalin
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.
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Staying in Koszalin
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Common questions
How far is Koszalin from Bucharest?
1,300 km (808 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,586 km (985 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Koszalin by car?
About 19 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Koszalin?
Koszalin is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Koszalin?
The Zloty (PLN).
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.