The average train between Bistriţa and Bratislava takes 20h 16m and the fastest train takes 17h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Bistriţa to Bratislava. 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 twice daily between Bistriţa and Bratislava. The earliest departure is at 12:32 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bistriţa is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Bratislava at 1:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Sărăţel Hm. and take an average of 20h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bistriţa to Bratislava? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bistriţa to Bratislava. However, there are services departing from Bistriţa station and arriving at Bratislava station via Puespoekladany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 16m.
Bistriţa to Bratislava train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Saratel station.
Bistriţa to Bratislava train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
The distance between Bistriţa and Bratislava is 565.1 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from Bistriţa Nord to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica via Sărăţel Hm., Saratel, Puespoekladany, and Budapest-Nyugati in around 14h 35m.