The average train between Arad and Bistriţa takes 11h 47m and the fastest train takes 9h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad to Bistriţa. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Arad and Bistriţa. The earliest departure is at 8:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Arad is at 4:12 PM which arrives into Bistriţa at 9:24 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Arad to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Bistriţa station via Cluj Napoca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 47m.
Arad to Bistriţa train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Bistriţa train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bistriţa Nord station.
Book your Arad to Bistriţa train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR).
The distance between Arad and Bistriţa is 264.9 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Bistriţa Nord via Cluj Napoca in around 8h 43m.