How far is it from Budapest to Bucharest?

The distance between Budapest and Bucharest is 824 km by road.

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

The drive from Budapest to Bucharest takes approximately 9 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Budapest to Bucharest?

The fastest route from Budapest to Bucharest covers 824 km with a driving time of approximately 9 h 50 min.

Which direction is Bucharest from Budapest?

Bucharest lies roughly to the south-east of Budapest.

Which roads does the route from Budapest to Bucharest follow?

The drive from Budapest to Bucharest mainly follows M5, M43, A1. The longest single stretch is 347 km on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Budapest and Bucharest?

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

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

Along the route from Budapest to Bucharest you can fill up at OMV (24/7), Lukoil (24/7), Oscar Drive (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 56 km, between Petrom and Petrom.

Where can I camp between Budapest and Bucharest?

Along the route from Budapest to Bucharest you can stop for the night or service your van at Haller Camping, Camping Aurel Vlaicu, Arges. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 365 km, between Camping Tanya Riaad and Camping Aurel Vlaicu.

Where can I stop to rest between Budapest and Bucharest?

On the route from Budapest to Bucharest you can take a break at Inárcsi pihenőhely, Parcare de scurtă durată, Parcare de scurta durata. 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: 824 kmDrive time: 9 h 50 min

Driving from Budapest to Bucharest takes about 9 h 50 min via A1. The distance is 824 km. The straight-line distance is 643 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dunaharaszti, Timișoara, Sibiu, Râmnicu Vâlcea, Pitești. Driving directions

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Set off on a grand road trip from Budapest in Hungary to Bucharest in Romania, right through the middle of Eastern Europe. The journey is roughly 823 kilometres and will take about 9.8 hours behind the wheel. Remember that you'll need an electronic toll pass – the E-vignette in Hungary and the Rovinieta in Romania – for using the motorways in both countries. You'll be driving on the right-hand side of the road for the whole trip. It's a brilliant chance to take in the changing scenery between these two lively capital cities, and to experience the local culture and architecture along the way.

1 Depart right onto Lánchíd utca 231 m
2 Continue straight onto Ybl Miklós tér 322 m
3 Continue straight onto Apród utca 135 m
4 Continue straight onto Szarvas tér 69 m
5 Turn slightly left onto Krisztina körút 965 m
6 Continue straight onto Szabad sajtó út 197 m
7 Continue straight onto Kossuth Lajos utca 335 m
8 Turn right onto Múzeum körút 496 m
9 Keep slightly left onto Kálvin tér 42 m
10 Turn left onto Üllői út 3 km
11 Continue slightly right onto Üllői út 306 m
12 Turn slightly right 41 m
13 Turn slightly right onto Könyves Kálmán körút 269 m

14 Turn slightly left 7 km
15 Turn straight 146 km
16 Take exit slightly right 59 km
17 Continue straight onto Autostrada Nădlac–Arad 39 km
18 Continue straight onto Autostrada Arad-Timișoara 43 km
19 Continue straight onto Autostrada Timișoara-Lugoj 46 km
20 Continue straight onto Autostrada Lugoj-Deva 34 km
21 Enter roundabout straight 75 m
22 Exit roundabout right 16 km
23 Enter roundabout right 28 m
24 Exit roundabout slightly right 803 m
25 Continue straight 188 km
26 Keep slightly right 256 m
27 Merge slightly left 17 km
28 Enter roundabout slightly right 20 m
29 Exit roundabout straight 17 km
30 Turn right 732 m
31 Turn right onto Strada Izlazului 3 km
32 Continue straight onto Strada Băiașu 7 km
33 Turn right onto Strada Principală 2 km
34 Keep slightly right 12 km
35 Turn left onto Strada Principală 12 km
36 At end of road, turn right onto Strada Principală 13 km
37 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Argeșului 6 km
38 Continue straight onto Strada Râmnicu Vâlcea 5 km
39 Enter roundabout straight 14 m
40 Exit roundabout slightly right 3 km
41 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Sibiu-Pitești 29 km
42 Continue straight onto Autostrada București-Pitești 110 km
43 Continue straight onto Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 7 km
44 Continue straight onto Șoseaua Cotroceni 998 m
45 Continue straight onto Strada Constantin Noica 285 m
46 Continue straight onto Strada Mircea Vulcănescu 542 m
47 Turn right onto Bulevardul Dinicu Golescu 237 m
48 Turn slightly right onto Strada Berzei 45 m
49 Turn slightly right 37 m
50 Turn left 51 m
51 Continue straight onto Strada Știrbei Vodă 941 m
52 Turn right onto Strada Ion Câmpineanu 826 m
53 Turn right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 264 m
54 Enter rotary straight onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 85 m
55 Exit rotary slightly right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 46 m
56 Arrive right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu

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The return trip from Bucharest to Budapest covers roughly the same distance, 824 km.

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How far is it from Budapest to Bucharest?: The distance between Budapest and Bucharest is 824 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Budapest to Bucharest?: The drive from Budapest to Bucharest takes approximately 9 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Budapest to Bucharest?: The fastest route from Budapest to Bucharest covers 824 km with a driving time of approximately 9 h 50 min.
Which direction is Bucharest from Budapest?: Bucharest lies roughly to the south-east of Budapest.
Which roads does the route from Budapest to Bucharest follow?: The drive from Budapest to Bucharest mainly follows M5, M43, A1. The longest single stretch is 347 km on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Budapest and Bucharest?: Towns on the route from Budapest to Bucharest include Szeged, Arad, Sibiu, Pitești.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Budapest and Bucharest?: Along the route from Budapest to Bucharest you can fill up at OMV (24/7), Lukoil (24/7), Oscar Drive (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock. The longest stretch on this route with no fuel is 56 km, between Petrom and Petrom.
Where can I camp between Budapest and Bucharest?: Along the route from Budapest to Bucharest you can stop for the night or service your van at Haller Camping, Camping Aurel Vlaicu, Arges. The longest stretch on this route with no campsite is 365 km, between Camping Tanya Riaad and Camping Aurel Vlaicu.
Where can I stop to rest between Budapest and Bucharest?: On the route from Budapest to Bucharest you can take a break at Inárcsi pihenőhely, Parcare de scurtă durată, Parcare de scurta durata. 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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