Rome to Edirne by train
Edirne lies 1,163 km (723 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Italy and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,419 km (882 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Edirne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Population | 2.3 million | 180,002 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 62 m (203 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Karaağaç railway station, Edirne railway station, Kapıkule railway station |
Clocks in Edirne are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 9 h 14 min journey lands 10 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Edirne
Crossing from Italy into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Rome to Edirne
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Staying in Edirne
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Common questions
How far is Edirne from Rome?
1,163 km (723 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,419 km (882 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Edirne by train?
About 9 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Edirne?
Edirne is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Edirne?
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.