Bucharest to Turhal by train
Turhal lies 933 km (580 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 10 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,139 km (708 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Turhal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 110,884 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 538 m (1,765 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Turhal Train Station, Samurçay Train Station |
What changes when you arrive in Turhal
Crossing from Romania into Turkey: money changes from the Leu to the Lira (TRY); the dialling code becomes +90; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25743529.
Where to book trains from Bucharest to Turhal
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Staying in Turhal
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Common questions
How far is Turhal from Bucharest?
933 km (580 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 1,139 km (708 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Turhal by train?
About 10 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Turhal?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Turhal?
The Lira (TRY).
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.