Bucharest to İskenderun by train
İskenderun lies 1,217 km (756 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 20 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,485 km (923 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bucharest | İskenderun | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 251,682 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | İskenderun railway station, Sarıseki Train Station |
What changes when you arrive in İskenderun
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.
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Common questions
How far is İskenderun from Bucharest?
1,217 km (756 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,485 km (923 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to İskenderun by train?
About 13 h 20 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and İskenderun?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in İskenderun?
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.