Long-Distance Relationship Cost Calculator (money & travel time)

How it works

Cost per visit = round-trip fare + accommodation + food and dates. Monthly cost = visits × cost per visit + other monthly costs; the yearly cost is 12 times that. Hours on the road = visits × 2 × one-way travel time; your hours are that total × the share of trips you make. Prices and visit frequency are kept constant.

FAQ

How can we cut the cost?

Book fares early, alternate who travels so one person is not paying every fare, and stay with the other person instead of paying for accommodation where you can.

Is the travel time worth counting?

Yes. Several days a year on trains or buses is a real cost; some couples use it to compare with moving closer or meeting halfway.

Checked 11 Nov 2026. Travel budget arithmetic from your own fares and times (visits × cost per visit; trips × 2 × one-way time). No external figures are used.