Bucharest to Orsha by train
Orsha lies 1,163 km (722 mi) north of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 43 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Belarus rail, over roughly 1,418 km (881 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Orsha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Belarus |
| Population | 1.9 million | 101,662 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Minsk) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Orsha-Tsentralnaya, Orsha-Zakhodnyaya, Orsha-Uskhodnyaya |
What changes when you arrive in Orsha
Crossing from Romania into Belarus: money changes from the Leu to the Belarusian ruble (BYN); the dialling code becomes +375; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book trains from Bucharest to Orsha
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Staying in Orsha
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Common questions
How far is Orsha from Bucharest?
1,163 km (722 mi) in a straight line, north of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,418 km (881 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Orsha by train?
About 16 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Orsha?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Orsha?
The Belarusian ruble (BYN).
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.