Average distance driven
3.7 km
in 15 min
Live urban mobility data
Bucharest traffic today
Over the last 24 hours, the average car speed was 15.0 km/h and the average bus speed was 13.2 km/h. That is 26.7% slower than the seven-day monitored average.
10 km estimate · Last 14 records
Time needed to travel 10 km
Each point estimates how long it would take to travel 10 km by car, bus or subway. The estimate is calculated from the average speed measured for each transport mode on that day across monitored routes.
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Current conditions
Bucharest traffic today: current conditions
This Bucharest traffic today report compares measured driving time with the equivalent traffic-free duration, so it reflects delay across the monitored corridors rather than generic city statistics.
A score of 95/100 places monitored traffic in the very heavy traffic range. Cars averaged 15.0 km/h during the last 24 hours. Buses averaged 13.2 km/h over the same period.
These figures cover the routes listed on this page and update automatically as new measurements are saved. They should be read as a transparent view of monitored corridors, not as a claim about every street in Bucharest.
Average travel time
40 min
for a 10 km drive
City map
Explore Bucharest
A geographic preview of the monitored city area. Live traffic is not enabled on this map.
Speed data
Average traffic speed in Bucharest
Speeds are calculated from distance and journey duration. The first column uses valid measurements from the last 24 hours; longer periods provide context.
| Mode | Last 24 hours | 7-day average | 30-day average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Car | 15.0 km/h | 20.4 km/h | 21.3 km/h |
| Bus | 13.2 km/h | 13.6 km/h | 13.7 km/h |
Monitored corridors
Bucharest traffic: monitored routes
Open a route to explore its complete journey-time history. The latest valid car, bus and subway values are shown below.
Urban route
Baneasa Piața Victoriei
- Car
- 22 min
- Bus
- 29 min
- Subway
- —
Distance: 7.6 km
Updated: 9 Sep, 07:30
Traffic from Baneasa to Piața Victoriei
Urban route
Berceni Pipera
- Car
- 1 hr 4 min
- Bus
- 1 hr 9 min
- Subway
- 42 min
Distance: 13.1 km
Updated: 9 Sep, 08:00
Traffic from Berceni to Pipera
Urban route
Militari Residence Pipera
- Car
- 1 hr 2 min
- Bus
- 1 hr 27 min
- Subway
- 1 hr 13 min
Distance: 15.7 km
Updated: 9 Sep, 07:30
Traffic from Militari Residence to Pipera
Urban route
Piața Victoriei Baneasa
- Car
- 41 min
- Bus
- 42 min
- Subway
- 48 min
Distance: 8.6 km
Updated: 9 Sep, 16:40
Traffic from Piața Victoriei to Baneasa
Urban route
Pipera Berceni
- Car
- 1 hr
- Bus
- 1 hr 32 min
- Subway
- 42 min
Distance: 15.5 km
Updated: 9 Sep, 17:30
Traffic from Pipera to Berceni
Urban route
Pipera Militari Residence
- Car
- 1 hr 10 min
- Bus
- 1 hr 43 min
- Subway
- 1 hr 13 min
Distance: 15.7 km
Updated: 9 Sep, 17:00
Traffic from Pipera to Militari Residence
Normal conditions
Traffic today compared with a typical day
The 24-hour average car speed is 15.0 km/h, compared with 20.4 km/h over seven days and 21.3 km/h over thirty days. The average for the same weekday is 16.9 km/h.
Mode choice
Car or public transport in Bucharest?
The fastest option varies by corridor. This table compares the latest car journey with the fastest available bus or subway result for each monitored route.
| Route | Car | Public transport | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baneasa → Piața Victoriei | 22 min | 29 min | Car 7 min faster |
| Berceni → Pipera | 1 hr 4 min | 42 min | Public transport 22 min faster |
| Militari Residence → Pipera | 1 hr 2 min | 1 hr 13 min | Car 12 min faster |
| Piața Victoriei → Baneasa | 41 min | 42 min | Car 1 min faster |
| Pipera → Berceni | 1 hr | 42 min | Public transport 18 min faster |
| Pipera → Militari Residence | 1 hr 10 min | 1 hr 13 min | Car 4 min faster |
Historical view
Traffic trends in Bucharest
Average car speed provides a consistent comparison as the UrbanIndex24 dataset grows. A lower speed indicates slower movement on monitored routes. Periods without enough valid observations are shown as unavailable.
The values use valid distance and duration measurements saved during each period.
7 days20.4 km/h 20.4 km/h
30 days21.3 km/h 21.3 km/h
90 days21.6 km/h 21.6 km/h
1 year21.6 km/h 21.6 km/h
Questions answered with data
Bucharest traffic FAQ
How busy is traffic in Bucharest today?
The latest UrbanIndex24 reading is 95 out of 100, classified as very heavy traffic, based on 6 monitored route snapshots.
What is the average traffic speed in Bucharest?
Over the last 24 hours, cars averaged 15.0 km/h and buses averaged 13.2 km/h across valid monitored journeys.
What are the busiest hours in Bucharest?
UrbanIndex24 compares scheduled route observations over time. A reliable peak-hour answer requires enough measurements at several different times of day, so no hour is labelled as the busiest until that sample is available.
Is a car or public transport faster in Bucharest?
Over the last 24 hours, cars average 15.0 km/h and buses average 13.2 km/h. Route-level journey times are listed below.
How is the UrbanIndex24 score calculated?
The score estimates congestion across monitored routes by comparing the measured car journey time with the traffic-free journey time. A higher score means a larger traffic delay. It is a route-monitoring indicator, not a measurement of every road in the city.