How far is it from Bucharest to Belgrade?

The distance between Bucharest and Belgrade is 396 mi 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 396 mi 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 96 mi 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.

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Distance: 396 miDuration: 8 h 50 min

Driving from Bucharest to Belgrade takes about 8 h 50 min via A1. The distance is 396 mi. The straight-line distance is 283 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Craiova, Zaječar, Paraćin, Belgrade. Driving directions

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The drive from Bucharest in Romania to Belgrade in Serbia covers a distance of 636 kilometres and usually takes around 8.8 hours. This route links the two lively Balkan capitals, passing through a landscape of undulating hills and historic towns. Remember that in both countries, you'll need to drive on the right. Before using national roads in Romania, you must buy a Rovinieta, which is an electronic toll sticker. Once you've crossed the border into Serbia, the toll system changes to a per-kilometre charge at toll booths on the main motorways. This journey provides a fantastic opportunity to experience the transition between these two countries and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the region.

1 Depart right onto Bulevardul Nicolae Bălcescu 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Strada Demetru Ion Dobrescu 1 mi
3 Turn left onto Calea Victoriei 91 yd
4 Turn right onto Strada Walter Mărăcineanu 1 mi
5 Turn right onto Strada Ion Câmpineanu 1 mi
6 Continue straight onto Strada Luterană 1 mi
7 Turn right onto Strada General Constantin Budișteanu 1 mi
8 Turn slightly left onto Calea Griviței 64 yd
9 Turn left onto Strada Mircea Vulcănescu 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn right 97 yd
11 Turn right onto Strada Mircea Vulcănescu 1 mi
12 Continue straight onto Strada Constantin Noica 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Șoseaua Cotroceni 1 mi

14 Continue straight onto Bulevardul Iuliu Maniu 5 mi
15 Continue straight onto Autostrada București-Pitești 59 mi
16 Take exit slightly right 2 mi
17 Continue straight 75 mi
18 Continue straight onto Strada Teilor 1 mi
19 Continue left onto Strada Teilor 1 mi
20 Turn slightly right onto Strada Toamnei 1 mi
21 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Bariera Vâlcii 1 mi
22 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Strada Frații Golești 13 yd
23 Exit roundabout straight onto Strada Frații Golești 72 yd
24 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Bulevardul Carol I 9 yd
25 Exit roundabout straight onto Bulevardul Carol I 1 mi
26 Turn slightly right onto Bulevardul Carol I 1 mi
27 Continue straight onto Strada Arieș 166 yd
28 Enter roundabout right onto Strada Arieș 18 yd
29 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Strada Arieș 110 yd
30 Turn slightly right onto Strada C.D. Fortunescu 1 mi
31 At end of road, turn left onto Strada Frații Buzești 25 yd
32 Keep slightly right onto Strada Simion Bărnuțiu 1 mi
33 Continue slightly left onto Calea Unirii 176 yd
34 Enter roundabout right onto Calea Unirii 37 yd
35 Exit roundabout right onto Calea Unirii 1 mi
36 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Calea Unirii 14 yd
37 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Calea Unirii 1 mi
38 Continue straight onto Bulevardul Nicolae Romanescu 1 mi
39 Enter roundabout slightly right onto Calea Dunării 35 yd
40 Exit roundabout right onto Calea Dunării 1 mi
41 Continue straight onto Strada Calafatului 31 mi
42 Continue straight onto Strada Craiovei 2 mi
43 Continue straight onto Strada Calafatului 13 mi
44 Enter roundabout right 68 yd
45 Exit roundabout right 7 mi
46 Turn straight 1 mi
47 Keep slightly left 1 mi
48 Merge slightly right 2 mi
49 Continue straight 8 mi
50 Turn slightly right 1 mi
51 At end of road, turn left 27 mi
52 Continue straight onto Вршка Чука 6 mi
53 Continue straight onto Љубе Нешића 1 mi
54 Enter roundabout slightly right 56 yd
55 Exit roundabout slightly right 1 mi
56 Turn left onto 7. септембра 2 mi
57 Continue left onto Николе Пашића 2 mi
58 Continue straight onto Стражиловска 2 mi
59 Continue straight onto Зајечарска 9 mi
60 Continue straight onto Селиште 2 mi
61 Continue straight onto Зајечарска 40 mi
62 Take ramp straight 1 mi
63 Merge slightly left 89 mi
64 Keep slightly left onto Обилазница око Београда 7 mi
65 Continue straight onto Кијевски поток 1 mi
66 Take exit slightly right 1 mi
67 Keep slightly right 1 mi
68 Turn straight onto Ибарски пут 1 mi
69 Enter roundabout right onto Ибарски пут 86 yd
70 Exit roundabout slightly right onto Ибарски пут 159 yd
71 Turn slightly right 1 mi
72 Keep slightly right 1 mi
73 Continue straight onto Авалска 3 mi
74 Turn left onto Радних акција 1 mi
75 At end of road, turn left onto Лоле Рибара 126 yd
76 Continue straight onto Стевана Филиповића 3 mi
77 Continue straight 1 mi
78 Continue straight 1 mi
79 Continue straight onto Београдска 1 mi
80 Turn right onto Обреновачка 1 mi
81 Turn left onto Породице Божић 96 yd
82 Arrive left onto Породице Божић

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The return trip from Belgrade to Bucharest covers roughly the same distance, 396 mi.

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How far is it from Bucharest to Belgrade?: The distance between Bucharest and Belgrade is 396 mi 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 396 mi 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 96 mi 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.

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