How far is Budapest from Bucarest?

The driving distance from Budapest to Bucarest is approximately 824 km (512 miles) by road.

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

The drive from Budapest to Bucarest takes approximately 9 hours and 15 minutes without stops.

What is the fuel cost from Budapest to Bucarest?

The estimated fuel cost for the Budapest to Bucarest drive is €85–€127 based on current diesel prices of €1.71/litre and 7L/100km consumption.

How much are the tolls from Budapest to Bucarest?

The estimated toll cost for a car driving from Budapest to Bucarest is about €18 (HU, RO) (motorway gates + vignettes). Together with fuel, the one-way trip starts from about €103.

Budapest → Bucarest

824 km 9h 15min from €85

Distance

824 km

512 miles

Durée

9h 15m

555 min total

Coût diesel

€106

€85–€127

Prix moy. carburant

€1.71

HU/RO avg

Tolls (car)

€18

HU, RO

Coût diesel

Véhicule	Consommation	Carburant	Diesel	Petrol	Avec péages
Efficient (6 L/100km)	6 L/100	49.4 L	€84.5	€81.8	€102
Average (7.5 L/100km)	7.5 L/100	61.8 L	€105.7	€102.3	€123.2
SUV (9 L/100km)	9 L/100	74.2 L	€126.8	€122.7	€144.3

* Estimated tolls: ~€18 (HU, RO)

Fuel prices updated: 17.09.2026

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Driving from Budapest to Bucarest covers roughly 804 km to 844 km (512 miles). Expect the one-way fuel cost to range from €85 to €127, assuming an average fuel price of about €1.71 per liter and typical vehicle efficiency. The trip typically takes 9 to 10 hours depending on traffic and stops. Add about €18 in road tolls and vignettes (HU, RO), so the total one-way cost with fuel starts around €103.

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