Bucharest to Cherkessk by train
Cherkessk lies 1,266 km (787 mi) east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 18 h 12 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Russia rail, over roughly 1,545 km (960 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Cherkessk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Russia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 122,395 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 544 m (1,785 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Cherkessk railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Cherkessk
Crossing from Romania into Russia: money changes from the Leu to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
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Staying in Cherkessk
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Common questions
How far is Cherkessk from Bucharest?
1,266 km (787 mi) in a straight line, east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,545 km (960 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Cherkessk by train?
About 18 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Cherkessk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Cherkessk?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.