Bucharest to Diyarbakır by train
Diyarbakır lies 1,383 km (859 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 15 h 9 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,687 km (1,048 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bucharest | Diyarbakır | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 674 m (2,211 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Diyarbakır
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu to the Lira (TRY); 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 Bucharest to Diyarbakır
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Staying in Diyarbakır
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Diyarbakir. Of the 5 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (3). Guests have left 350 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Diyarbakır from Bucharest?
1,383 km (859 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,687 km (1,048 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Diyarbakır by train?
About 15 h 9 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Diyarbakır?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Diyarbakır?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Diyarbakır?
Our booking partner lists 24 places to stay in Diyarbakir, 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.