Bucharest to Strasbourg by train
Strasbourg lies 1,475 km (916 mi) north-west of Bucharest, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 12 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Romania and France rail, over roughly 1,799 km (1,118 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Bucharest | Strasbourg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | France |
| Population | 1.9 million | 274,845 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 147 m (482 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Strasbourg-Ville station, Krimmeri-Meinau railway station, Strasbourg-Roethig |
Clocks in Strasbourg are 1 h behind Bucharest right now, so a 12 h 34 min journey lands only 11 h 34 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Strasbourg
Crossing from Romania into France: money changes from the Leu to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Bucharest to Strasbourg
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Staying in Strasbourg
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Common questions
How far is Strasbourg from Bucharest?
1,475 km (916 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,799 km (1,118 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Strasbourg by train?
About 12 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Strasbourg?
Strasbourg is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Paris against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Strasbourg?
The Euro (EUR).
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.