Bucharest to Üsküdar by train
Üsküdar lies 447 km (278 mi) south-east of Bucharest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Romania and Turkey rail, over roughly 546 km (339 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Bucharest | Üsküdar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Turkey |
| Population | 1.9 million | 524,452 |
| Elevation | 83 m (272 ft) | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Titan Sud train station, București Basarab railway station, Bucharest Băneasa | Üsküdar railway station |
What changes when you arrive in Üsküdar
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 Üsküdar
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Staying in Üsküdar
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Common questions
How far is Üsküdar from Bucharest?
447 km (278 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Bucharest; by road roughly 546 km (339 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Üsküdar by train?
About 4 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bucharest and Üsküdar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Üsküdar?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Üsküdar?
Our booking partner lists 1 places to stay in Üsküdar, bookable on this site.
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.