Bucharest to Simferopol by train
Simferopol lies 635 km (395 mi) east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 8 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Ukraine rail, over roughly 775 km (481 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bucharest | Simferopol | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Ukraine |
| Population | 1.9 million | 336,460 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 247 m (810 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Simferopol) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Simferopol Passenger train station |
What changes when you arrive in Simferopol
Crossing from Romania into Ukraine: money changes from the Leu to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Common questions
How far is Simferopol from Bucharest?
635 km (395 mi) in a straight line, east of Bucharest; by road roughly 775 km (481 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Simferopol by train?
About 9 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Simferopol?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Simferopol?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
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.