Rome to Galaţi by bus
Galaţi lies 1,308 km (813 mi) north-east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 23 h 43 min including stops, over roughly 1,596 km (992 mi) of road.
| Rome | Galaţi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Romania |
| Population | 2.3 million | 217,851 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
Clocks in Galaţi are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 23 h 43 min journey lands 24 h 43 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Galaţi
Crossing from Italy into Romania: money changes from the Euro to the Leu (RON); sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book buses from Rome to Galaţi
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Staying in Galaţi
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Common questions
How far is Galaţi from Rome?
1,308 km (813 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Rome; by road roughly 1,596 km (992 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Galaţi by bus?
About 23 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Galaţi?
Galaţi is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Galaţi?
The Leu (RON).
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.