Driving from Bucharest to Stuttgart
Stuttgart lies 1,377 km (856 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h without stops, over roughly 1,680 km (1,044 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Bucharest | Stuttgart | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Germany |
| Population | 1.9 million | 612,663 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
Clocks in Stuttgart are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 21 h journey lands only 20 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Stuttgart
Crossing from Romania into Germany: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Bucharest to Stuttgart
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Staying in Stuttgart
Our booking partner lists 417 places to stay in Stuttgart. Of the 223 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (139), and 4 are five-star. Across 193 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 505,159 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Stuttgart from Bucharest?
1,377 km (856 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,680 km (1,044 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Stuttgart by car?
About 21 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Stuttgart?
Stuttgart is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Stuttgart?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Stuttgart?
Our booking partner lists 417 places to stay in Stuttgart, 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.