How far is Budapest from Bucharest?

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

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

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

What is the fuel cost from Budapest to Bucharest?

The estimated fuel cost for the Budapest to Bucharest drive is €74–€111 based on current diesel prices of €1.5/litre and 7L/100km consumption.

How much are the tolls from Budapest to Bucharest?

The estimated toll cost for a car driving from Budapest to Bucharest is about €18 (HU, RO) (motorway gates + vignettes). Together with fuel, the one-way trip starts from about €92.

Budapest → Bucharest

824 km 9h 15min from €74

Driving Distance

824 km

512 miles

Driving Time

9h 15m

555 min total

Fuel Cost (diesel)

€93

€74–€111

Avg Fuel Price

€1.50

HU/RO avg

Tolls (car)

€18

HU, RO

Fuel Cost (diesel)

Vehicle	Consumption	Fuel Needed	Diesel	Petrol	With Tolls
Efficient (6 L/100km)	6 L/100	49.4 L	€74.2	€79.1	€91.7
Average (7.5 L/100km)	7.5 L/100	61.8 L	€92.7	€98.9	€110.2
SUV (9 L/100km)	9 L/100	74.2 L	€111.2	€118.7	€128.7

* Estimated tolls: ~€18 (HU, RO)

Fuel prices updated: 07.07.2026

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From Budapest

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Driving from Budapest to Bucharest covers roughly 804 km to 844 km (512 miles). Expect the one-way fuel cost to range from €74 to €111, assuming an average fuel price of about €1.50 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 €92.

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