The average train between Bacău and Zalău takes 16h 36m and the fastest train takes 14h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Bacău to Zalău. 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 Bacău and Zalău. The earliest departure is at 2:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Bacău is at 9:36 PM which arrives into Zalău at 4:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Suceava and take an average of 16h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bacău to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Bacău station and arriving at Zalău station via Suceava. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 36m.
Bacău to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bacău station.
Bacău to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Zalau Nord station.
The distance between Bacău and Zalău is 301.9 km. The road distance is 500 km.
You can take a train from Bacău to Zalau Nord via Suceava, Dej Călători, and Dej Calatori in around 11h 23m.