The average train between Bistriţa and Budapest takes 12h 19m and the fastest train takes 11h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Bistriţa to Budapest. 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 Budapest. 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 Budapest at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Sărăţel Hm. and take an average of 12h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bistriţa to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Bistriţa station and arriving at Budapest station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 19m.
Bistriţa to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Saratel station.
Bistriţa to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
The distance between Bistriţa and Budapest is 413.5 km. The road distance is 533 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Saratel to Budapest-Keleti 4 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 14,000–16,000 and the journey takes 10h 4m.