Bucharest to Pyatigorsk by train
Pyatigorsk lies 1,348 km (838 mi) east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 19 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Russia rail, over roughly 1,645 km (1,022 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bucharest | Pyatigorsk | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Russia |
| Population | 1.9 million | 142,865 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 542 m (1,778 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Lermontovsky Station (Stavropol Krai) |
What changes when you arrive in Pyatigorsk
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.
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Common questions
How far is Pyatigorsk from Bucharest?
1,348 km (838 mi) in a straight line, east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,645 km (1,022 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Pyatigorsk by train?
About 19 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Pyatigorsk?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Pyatigorsk?
The Ruble (RUB).
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.