How far is it from Berlin to Bucharest?

The distance between Berlin and Bucharest is 1049 mi by road.

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

The drive from Berlin to Bucharest takes approximately 18 h 40 min by car.

What is the best route from Berlin to Bucharest?

The fastest route from Berlin to Bucharest covers 1049 mi with a driving time of approximately 18 h 40 min.

Which direction is Bucharest from Berlin?

Bucharest lies roughly to the south-east of Berlin.

Which roads does the route from Berlin to Bucharest follow?

The drive from Berlin to Bucharest mainly follows D1, M15, A1. The longest single stretch is 216 mi on A1.

Which towns do you pass between Berlin and Bucharest?

Towns on the route from Berlin to Bucharest include Dresden, Bratislava, Budapest, Sibiu, Pitești.

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Distance: 1049 miDuration: 18 h 40 min

Driving from Berlin to Bucharest takes about 18 h 40 min via A1. The distance is 1049 mi. The straight-line distance is 805 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Dresden, Praha, Budapest, Sibiu, Pitești. Driving directions

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Set off on a memorable road trip from Berlin, Germany, to Bucharest, Romania. The route covers a distance of 1688 kilometres and the drive will take around 18.6 hours. As you travel through central Europe, you'll encounter diverse scenery and cultures. Both Germany and Romania have right-hand traffic, so the change should be straightforward for drivers. However, remember that Romania requires an electronic vignette, the Rovinieta, for using national roads and motorways. This digital toll needs to be purchased before you enter the Romanian road network to avoid penalties. It's a lengthy but worthwhile journey connecting two dynamic European capitals.

1 Depart onto Unter den Linden 5 yd
2 Continue left onto Unter den Linden 1 mi
3 Continue straight onto Schloßplatz 1 mi
4 Continue straight onto Karl-Liebknecht-Straße 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Spandauer Straße 1 mi
6 Turn left onto Stralauer Straße 1 mi
7 Continue straight onto Holzmarktstraße 1 mi
8 Turn right onto An der Schillingbrücke 1 mi
9 Turn left onto Köpenicker Straße 1 mi
10 Continue straight onto Schlesische Straße 1 mi
11 Continue straight onto Vor dem Schlesischen Tor 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Puschkinallee 1 mi
13 Continue slightly right onto Puschkinallee 132 yd

14 Continue straight onto Am Treptower Park 1 mi
15 Take ramp right 2 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
17 Continue straight 1 mi
18 Continue straight onto Autobahnzubringer Dresden 12 mi
19 Continue straight 39 mi
20 Keep slightly right 21 mi
21 Continue straight 34 mi
22 Keep slightly right 1 mi
23 Merge slightly left 9 mi
24 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
25 Continue straight 28 mi
26 Continue straight 61 mi
27 Take exit slightly right 3 mi
28 Continue straight onto Kbelská 1 mi
29 Continue straight onto Průmyslová 3 mi
30 Take ramp slightly right 1 mi
31 Merge slightly left onto Jižní spojka 4 mi
32 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
33 Continue straight onto Spořilovská 2 mi
34 Merge slightly left onto Brněnská 122 mi
35 Take exit slightly right 100 yd
36 Keep slightly right 1 mi
37 Keep slightly left 1 mi
38 Keep slightly left 174 yd
39 Merge slightly left 73 mi
40 Continue straight 8 mi
41 Take exit slightly right 163 yd
42 Keep slightly left 1 mi
43 Keep slightly left 1 mi
44 Merge slightly left 6 mi
45 Continue straight 102 mi
46 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
47 Keep slightly right 1 mi
48 Keep slightly left 1 mi
49 Merge slightly left 19 mi
50 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
51 Keep slightly right 1 mi
52 Merge slightly left 85 mi
53 Take exit slightly right 37 mi
54 Continue straight onto Autostrada Nădlac–Arad 24 mi
55 Continue straight onto Autostrada Arad-Timișoara 27 mi
56 Continue straight onto Autostrada Timișoara-Lugoj 29 mi
57 Continue straight onto Autostrada Lugoj-Deva 21 mi
58 Enter roundabout straight 82 yd
59 Exit roundabout right 10 mi
60 Enter roundabout right 30 yd
61 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
62 Continue straight 117 mi
63 Keep slightly right 1 mi
64 Merge slightly left 11 mi
65 Enter roundabout slightly right 22 yd
66 Exit roundabout straight 11 mi
67 Turn right 1 mi
68 Turn right onto Strada Izlazului 2 mi
69 Continue straight onto Strada Băiașu 5 mi
70 Turn right onto Strada Principală 2 mi
71 Keep slightly right 8 mi
72 Turn left onto Strada Principală 8 mi
73 At end of road, turn right onto Strada Principală 9 mi
74 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Argeșului 4 mi
75 Continue straight onto Strada Râmnicu Vâlcea 3 mi
76 Enter roundabout straight 16 yd
77 Exit roundabout slightly right 2 mi
78 Merge slightly left onto Autostrada Sibiu-Pitești 18 mi
79 Continue straight onto Autostrada București-Pitești 69 mi
80 Continue straight onto Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 5 mi
81 Continue straight onto Șoseaua Cotroceni 1 mi
82 Continue straight onto Strada Constantin Noica 1 mi
83 Continue straight onto Strada Mircea Vulcănescu 1 mi
84 Turn right onto Bulevardul Dinicu Golescu 1 mi
85 Turn slightly right onto Strada Berzei 49 yd
86 Turn slightly right 41 yd
87 Turn left 56 yd
88 Continue straight onto Strada Știrbei Vodă 1 mi
89 Turn right onto Strada Ion Câmpineanu 1 mi
90 Turn right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 1 mi
91 Enter rotary straight onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 93 yd
92 Exit rotary slightly right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 50 yd
93 Arrive right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu

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The return trip from Bucharest to Berlin covers roughly the same distance, 1049 mi.

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Roztoky
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Szob
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Müggelbergallee
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Rust
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Donau Rollfähre Korneuburg-Klosterneuburg
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Gschwendt
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St. Wolfgang Markt
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Ried-Falkenstein
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Radfähre Au
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Strobl
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Podersdorf
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Breitenbrunn
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Wernstein
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Schärding
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Schiffstation Wien City
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Nationalparkboot Lobau
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Dellach
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Fähre - Anlegestelle Haslau
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Santa Lucia Velden
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Gmunden Rathausplatz
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Anlegestelle MS Primadonna Linz - Donau Touristik
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Horní Planá - přívoz
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Frymburk
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Bližší Lhota
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Černá v Pošumaví
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Dolní Žleb pravý břeh
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Dolní Žleb
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Klecánky
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Hrad Veveří
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Pod Trnůvkou
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Bystrc
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Kozí horka
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Sokolské koupaliště
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U kotvy
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Rokle
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Veverská Bítýška
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Přední Výtoň
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Lipno nad Vltavou
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Dolní Vltavice
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Mečkov
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Libochovany, přístav
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Skály
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Ústí nad Labem, přístav centrum
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Ústí nad Labem, Vaňov přístav
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Dolní Zálezly, přístav
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Velké Žernoseky, přístav
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Lovosice, přístav
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Litoměřice, přístav
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Roudnice nad Labem, přístav
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How far is it from Berlin to Bucharest?: The distance between Berlin and Bucharest is 1049 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Berlin to Bucharest?: The drive from Berlin to Bucharest takes approximately 18 h 40 min by car.
What is the best route from Berlin to Bucharest?: The fastest route from Berlin to Bucharest covers 1049 mi with a driving time of approximately 18 h 40 min.
Which direction is Bucharest from Berlin?: Bucharest lies roughly to the south-east of Berlin.
Which roads does the route from Berlin to Bucharest follow?: The drive from Berlin to Bucharest mainly follows D1, M15, A1. The longest single stretch is 216 mi on A1.
Which towns do you pass between Berlin and Bucharest?: Towns on the route from Berlin to Bucharest include Dresden, Bratislava, Budapest, Sibiu, Pitești.

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