Bucharest to Kalisz by train
Kalisz lies 1,008 km (626 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 14 h 29 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Poland rail, over roughly 1,230 km (764 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Kalisz | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Poland |
| Population | 1.9 million | 108,759 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 109 m (358 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Warsaw) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Kalisz |
Clocks in Kalisz are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 14 h 29 min journey lands only 13 h 29 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Kalisz
Crossing from Romania into Poland: money changes from the Leu to the Zloty (PLN); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +48; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648827.
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Staying in Kalisz
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Common questions
How far is Kalisz from Bucharest?
1,008 km (626 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,230 km (764 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Kalisz by train?
About 14 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Kalisz?
Kalisz is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Warsaw against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Kalisz?
The Zloty (PLN).
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.