The average train between Bistriţa and Bucharest takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Bistriţa to Bucharest. 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 Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bistriţa is at 9:10 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Sărăţel Hm. and take an average of 11h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bistriţa to Bucharest? 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 Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bistriţa station and arriving at Bucharest station via Brasov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Bistriţa to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Saratel station.
Bistriţa to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
The distance between Bistriţa and Bucharest is 325.1 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a train from Bistriţa Nord to Bucharest via Sărăţel Hm., Saratel, and Brașov in around 9h 22m.