Driving from Timişoara to Niš
Niš lies 275 km (171 mi) south of Timişoara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 12 min without stops, over roughly 336 km (209 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Timişoara | Niš | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Serbia |
| Population | 250,849 | 250,000 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 194 m (636 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Belgrade) |
| Postal codes | 300001–300789 | 18000 |
Clocks in Niš are 1 h behind Timişoara right now, so a 4 h 12 min journey lands only 3 h 12 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Niš
Crossing from Romania into Serbia: money changes from the Leu to the Dinar (RSD); the dialling code becomes +381; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648835.
Where to book car hire from Timişoara to Niš
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Staying in Niš
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Common questions
How far is Niš from Timişoara?
275 km (171 mi) in a straight line, south of Timişoara; by road roughly 336 km (209 mi).
How long does it take to get from Timişoara to Niš by car?
About 4 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Timişoara and Niš?
Niš is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Belgrade against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Niš?
The Dinar (RSD).
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.