Bucharest to Moscow by train
Moscow lies 1,499 km (931 mi) north-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 33 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Russia rail, over roughly 1,828 km (1,136 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Moscow | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Russia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 10.4 million |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Kuskovo, Paveletsky railway station, Kursky railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Moscow
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.
Where to book trains from Bucharest to Moscow
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Staying in Moscow
Our booking partner lists 1,621+ places to stay in Moscow (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 1,000 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (726), and 26 are five-star. Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.3 out of 10. Guests have left 10,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Moscow from Bucharest?
1,499 km (931 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,828 km (1,136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Moscow by train?
About 21 h 33 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Moscow?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Moscow?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Moscow?
Our booking partner lists 1,621+ places to stay in Moscow, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.