How far is it from Bucharest to Belgrade?

The distance between Bucharest and Belgrade is 637 km by road.

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

The drive from Bucharest to Belgrade takes approximately 8 h 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Bucharest to Belgrade?

The fastest route from Bucharest to Belgrade covers 637 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 50 min.

Which direction is Belgrade from Bucharest?

Belgrade lies roughly to the west of Bucharest.

Which roads does the route from Bucharest to Belgrade follow?

The drive from Bucharest to Belgrade mainly follows A1, DEx12, 36. The longest single stretch is 154 km on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Bucharest and Belgrade?

Towns on the route from Bucharest to Belgrade include Craiova, Zaječar, Boljevac, Jagodina, Smederevo.

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

Along the route from Bucharest to Belgrade you can fill up at OMV (24/7), НИС Петрол (24/7), Avia (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.

Where can I camp between Bucharest and Belgrade?

Along the route from Bucharest to Belgrade you can stop for the night or service your van at Camp Plum.

Where can I stop to rest between Bucharest and Belgrade?

On the route from Bucharest to Belgrade you can take a break at B&B, Одмориште Стари Храст. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 301 km, between foliifratiiconstantin and Parcare Calafat.

Romania Serbia

Distance: 637 kmDrive time: 8 h 50 min

Driving from Bucharest to Belgrade takes about 8 h 50 min via A1. The distance is 637 km. The straight-line distance is 454 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Craiova, Zaječar, Paraćin, Belgrade. Driving directions

Attractions Car rental Popular routes Show more

Driving directions82 · 637 km

The drive from Bucharest in Romania to Belgrade in Serbia covers a distance of 636 kilometres and usually takes around 8.8 hours. The route links these two lively Balkan capitals, winding through a landscape of gentle hills and historic towns. Keep in mind that both countries drive on the right. Before you set off in Romania, you'll need to buy a Rovinieta, which is an electronic toll sticker for using the national roads. Once you cross the border into Serbia, the toll system switches to a per-kilometre charge at toll booths on the main motorways. This journey is a brilliant way to experience the shift between these two countries and take in the beautiful scenery along the way.

1 Depart right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 378 m
2 Turn left onto Strada Demetru Ion Dobrescu 298 m
3 Turn left onto Calea Victoriei 84 m
4 Turn right onto Strada Walter Mărăcineanu 221 m
5 Turn right onto Strada Ion Câmpineanu 252 m
6 Continue straight onto Strada Luterană 327 m
7 Turn right onto Strada General Constantin Budișteanu 299 m
8 Turn slightly left onto Calea Griviței 58 m
9 Turn left onto Strada Mircea Vulcănescu 556 m
10 At end of road, turn right 89 m
11 Turn right onto Strada Mircea Vulcănescu 700 m
12 Continue straight onto Strada Constantin Noica 299 m
13 Continue straight onto Șoseaua Cotroceni 957 m

14 Continue straight onto Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 7 km
15 Continue straight onto Autostrada București-Pitești 95 km
16 Take exit slightly right 3 km
17 Continue straight 121 km
18 Continue straight onto Strada Teilor 435 m
19 Continue left onto Strada Teilor 619 m
20 Turn slightly right onto Strada Toamnei 802 m
21 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Bariera Vâlcii 617 m
22 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Frații Golești 12 m
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Strada Frații Golești 65 m
24 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bulevardul Carol I 8 m
25 Exit roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Carol I 2 km
26 Turn slightly right onto Bulevardul Carol I 164 m
27 Continue straight onto Strada Arieș 152 m
28 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Arieș 17 m
29 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Arieș 101 m
30 Turn slightly right onto Strada C.D. Fortunescu 212 m
31 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Frații Buzești 23 m
32 Keep slightly right onto Strada Simion Bărnuțiu 575 m
33 Continue slightly left onto Calea Unirii 161 m
34 Enter roundabout right onto Calea Unirii 34 m
35 Exit roundabout right onto Calea Unirii 706 m
36 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Calea Unirii 12 m
37 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Calea Unirii 173 m
38 Continue straight onto Bulevardul Nicolae Romanescu 2 km
39 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Calea Dunării 32 m
40 Exit roundabout right onto Calea Dunării 390 m
41 Continue straight onto Strada Calafatului 49 km
42 Continue straight onto Strada Craiovei 2 km
43 Continue straight onto Strada Calafatului 21 km
44 Enter roundabout right 63 m
45 Exit roundabout right 11 km
46 Turn straight 808 m
47 Keep slightly left 188 m
48 Merge slightly right 3 km
49 Continue straight 12 km
50 Turn slightly right 496 m
51 At end of road, turn left 42 km
52 Continue straight onto Вршка Чука 10 km
53 Continue straight onto Љубе Нешића 394 m
54 Enter roundabout slightly right 51 m
55 Exit roundabout slightly right 759 m
56 Turn left onto 7. септембра 2 km
57 Continue left onto Николе Пашића 3 km
58 Continue straight onto Стражиловска 2 km
59 Continue straight onto Зајечарска 15 km
60 Continue straight onto Селиште 2 km
61 Continue straight onto Зајечарска 64 km
62 Take ramp straight 514 m
63 Merge slightly left 143 km
64 Keep slightly left onto Обилазница око Београда 11 km
65 Continue straight onto Кијевски поток 526 m
66 Take exit slightly right 166 m
67 Keep slightly right 574 m
68 Turn straight onto Ибарски пут 561 m
69 Enter roundabout right onto Ибарски пут 78 m
70 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ибарски пут 145 m
71 Turn slightly right 309 m
72 Keep slightly right 177 m
73 Continue straight onto Авалска 4 km
74 Turn left onto Радних акција 591 m
75 At end of road, turn left onto Лоле Рибара 115 m
76 Continue straight onto Стевана Филиповића 4 km
77 Continue straight 421 m
78 Continue straight 452 m
79 Continue straight onto Београдска 2 km
80 Turn right onto Обреновачка 389 m
81 Turn left onto Породице Божић 88 m
82 Arrive left onto Породице Божић

View more details

The return trip from Belgrade to Bucharest covers roughly the same distance, 637 km.

Driving directions from Romania to Serbia
Top attractions along the route
Find hotels near Serbia
Rent a car near Bucharest
Popular routes from destination
Questions and answers

Along the way

Top attractions along the route

2 капетана
Ferry Terminals

Book

Find hotels near Serbia

Find hotels near Belgrade

Rent a car near Bucharest

Explore

Popular routes from destination

Sources

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 October 2026.

Overview

Questions and answers

How far is it from Bucharest to Belgrade?: The distance between Bucharest and Belgrade is 637 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Bucharest to Belgrade?: The drive from Bucharest to Belgrade takes approximately 8 h 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Bucharest to Belgrade?: The fastest route from Bucharest to Belgrade covers 637 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 50 min.
Which direction is Belgrade from Bucharest?: Belgrade lies roughly to the west of Bucharest.
Which roads does the route from Bucharest to Belgrade follow?: The drive from Bucharest to Belgrade mainly follows A1, DEx12, 36. The longest single stretch is 154 km on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Bucharest and Belgrade?: Towns on the route from Bucharest to Belgrade include Craiova, Zaječar, Boljevac, Jagodina, Smederevo.
Where can I find a 24h service station between Bucharest and Belgrade?: Along the route from Bucharest to Belgrade you can fill up at OMV (24/7), НИС Петрол (24/7), Avia (24/7). Stations marked 24/7 stay open around the clock.
Where can I camp between Bucharest and Belgrade?: Along the route from Bucharest to Belgrade you can stop for the night or service your van at Camp Plum.
Where can I stop to rest between Bucharest and Belgrade?: On the route from Bucharest to Belgrade you can take a break at B&B, Одмориште Стари Храст. The longest stretch on this route with no rest area is 301 km, between foliifratiiconstantin and Parcare Calafat.

Table of contents