How far is it from Prague to Bucharest?

The distance between Prague and Bucharest is 1340 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Prague to Bucharest?

The drive from Prague to Bucharest takes approximately 14 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Prague to Bucharest?

The fastest route from Prague to Bucharest covers 1340 km with a driving time of approximately 14 h 50 min.

Which direction is Bucharest from Prague?

Bucharest lies roughly to the south-east of Prague.

Which roads does the route from Prague to Bucharest follow?

The drive from Prague to Bucharest mainly follows D1, M15, A1. The longest single stretch is 347 km on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Prague and Bucharest?

Towns on the route from Prague to Bucharest include Brno, Budapest, Szeged, Sibiu, Pitești.

Where can I find a 24h service station between Prague and Bucharest?

Along the route from Prague to Bucharest you can fill up at MOL, Praha 2 - Svatoplukova (24/7), OMV (24/7), Rompetrol (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 55 km, between Petrom and Petrom.

Where can I camp between Prague and Bucharest?

Along the route from Prague to Bucharest you can stop for the night or service your van at Praguecamp, Kelet-Európa Misszió, Camping Lotrioara. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 362 km, between Camping Tanya Riaad and Camping Aurel Vlaicu.

Where can I stop to rest between Prague and Bucharest?

On the route from Prague to Bucharest you can take a break at Veřejné WC, Inárcsi pihenőhely, Lukoil. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 104 km, between Krak-éri pihenőhely and Parcare de scurta durata.

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Distance: 1340 kmDrive time: 14 h 50 min

Driving from Prague to Bucharest takes about 14 h 50 min via A1. The distance is 1340 km. The straight-line distance is 1078 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Brno, Budapest, Timișoara, Sibiu, Pitești. Driving directions

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Set off on a proper European road trip, heading from Prague in the Czech Republic all the way to Bucharest in Romania. It's a fair aul drive, clocking in at 1339 kilometres and taking roughly 14.8 hours behind the wheel. You'll be driving through the heart of the continent, taking in loads of different scenery and crossing a few international borders along the way. Both countries require an electronic vignette for using the motorways, so make sure you get those sorted online or at the border before you set off. You'll be driving on the right, as you do. This route is a brilliant way to experience the changing architecture and culture of Central and Eastern Europe as you travel between these two historic capitals.

1 Depart left onto Na Jezerce 624 m
2 At end of road, turn right onto Sdružení 217 m
3 Continue straight onto Hvězdova 106 m
4 Turn slightly right 78 m
5 Turn right 170 m
6 Keep slightly left 207 m
7 Keep slightly left 138 m
8 Turn straight onto 5. května 4 km
9 Continue straight onto 5. května 632 m
10 Continue straight onto Brněnská 197 km
11 Take exit slightly right 92 m
12 Keep slightly right 605 m
13 Keep slightly left 299 m

14 Keep slightly left 159 m
15 Merge slightly left 118 km
16 Continue straight 13 km
17 Take exit slightly right 149 m
18 Keep slightly left 497 m
19 Keep slightly left 315 m
20 Merge slightly left 9 km
21 Continue straight 164 km
22 Take exit slightly right 177 m
23 Keep slightly right 2 km
24 Keep slightly left 261 m
25 Merge slightly left 30 km
26 Take exit slightly right 462 m
27 Keep slightly right 2 km
28 Merge slightly left 136 km
29 Take exit slightly right 59 km
30 Continue straight onto Autostrada Nădlac–Arad 39 km
31 Continue straight onto Autostrada Arad-Timișoara 43 km
32 Continue straight onto Autostrada Timișoara-Lugoj 46 km
33 Continue straight onto Autostrada Lugoj-Deva 34 km
34 Enter roundabout straight 75 m
35 Exit roundabout right 16 km
36 Enter roundabout right 28 m
37 Exit roundabout slightly right 803 m
38 Continue straight 188 km
39 Keep slightly right 256 m
40 Merge slightly left 17 km
41 Enter roundabout slightly right 20 m
42 Exit roundabout straight 17 km
43 Turn right 732 m
44 Turn right onto Strada Izlazului 3 km
45 Continue straight onto Strada Băiașu 7 km
46 Turn right onto Strada Principală 2 km
47 Keep slightly right 12 km
48 Turn left onto Strada Principală 12 km
49 At end of road, turn right onto Strada Principală 13 km
50 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Argeșului 6 km
51 Continue straight onto Strada Râmnicu Vâlcea 5 km
52 Enter roundabout straight 14 m
53 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 km
54 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Sibiu-Pitești 29 km
55 Continue straight onto Autostrada București-Pitești 110 km
56 Continue straight onto Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 7 km
57 Continue straight onto Șoseaua Cotroceni 998 m
58 Continue straight onto Strada Constantin Noica 285 m
59 Continue straight onto Strada Mircea Vulcănescu 542 m
60 Turn right onto Bulevardul Dinicu Golescu 237 m
61 Turn slightly right onto Strada Berzei 45 m
62 Turn slightly right 37 m
63 Turn left 51 m
64 Continue straight onto Strada Știrbei Vodă 941 m
65 Turn right onto Strada Ion Câmpineanu 826 m
66 Turn right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 264 m
67 Enter rotary straight onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 85 m
68 Exit rotary slightly right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 46 m
69 Arrive right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu

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The return trip from Bucharest to Prague covers roughly the same distance, 1340 km.

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How far is it from Prague to Bucharest?: The distance between Prague and Bucharest is 1340 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Prague to Bucharest?: The drive from Prague to Bucharest takes approximately 14 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Prague to Bucharest?: The fastest route from Prague to Bucharest covers 1340 km with a driving time of approximately 14 h 50 min.
Which direction is Bucharest from Prague?: Bucharest lies roughly to the south-east of Prague.
Which roads does the route from Prague to Bucharest follow?: The drive from Prague to Bucharest mainly follows D1, M15, A1. The longest single stretch is 347 km on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Prague and Bucharest?: Towns on the route from Prague to Bucharest include Brno, Budapest, Szeged, Sibiu, Pitești.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Prague and Bucharest?: Along the route from Prague to Bucharest you can fill up at MOL, Praha 2 - Svatoplukova (24/7), OMV (24/7), Rompetrol (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 55 km, between Petrom and Petrom.
Where can I camp between Prague and Bucharest?: Along the route from Prague to Bucharest you can stop for the night or service your van at Praguecamp, Kelet-Európa Misszió, Camping Lotrioara. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 362 km, between Camping Tanya Riaad and Camping Aurel Vlaicu.
Where can I stop to rest between Prague and Bucharest?: On the route from Prague to Bucharest you can take a break at Veřejné WC, Inárcsi pihenőhely, Lukoil. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 104 km, between Krak-éri pihenőhely and Parcare de scurta durata.

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