Rome to Bursa by train
Bursa lies 1,398 km (869 mi) east of Rome, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 11 h 5 min at the speeds typical of Italy and Turkey rail, over roughly 1,706 km (1,060 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Bursa | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Turkey |
| Population | 2.3 million | 3.1 million |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 155 m (509 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | Piribeyler railway station |
Clocks in Bursa are 1 h ahead of Rome right now, so a 11 h 5 min journey lands 12 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Bursa
Crossing from Italy into Turkey: money changes from the Euro to the Lira (TRY); sockets are Euro, Schuko; 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 Rome to Bursa
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Staying in Bursa
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa. Of the 82 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (34), and 12 are five-star. Across 73 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 35,167 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bursa
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Common questions
How far is Bursa from Rome?
1,398 km (869 mi) in a straight line, east of Rome; by road roughly 1,706 km (1,060 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Bursa by train?
About 11 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome and Bursa?
Bursa is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Istanbul against Europe/Rome).
What currency do I need in Bursa?
The Lira (TRY).
Where can I stay in Bursa?
Our booking partner lists 284 places to stay in Bursa, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.