The average train between Bistriţa and Ploieşti takes 11h 12m and the fastest train takes 8h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Bistriţa to Ploieşti. 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 Ploieşti. 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 Ploieşti at 11:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Sărăţel Hm. and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bistriţa to Ploieşti? 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 Ploieşti. However, there are services departing from Bistriţa station and arriving at Ploieşti station via Brasov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 12m.
Bistriţa to Ploieşti train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Saratel station.
Bistriţa to Ploieşti train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Ploieşti Vest station.
The distance between Bistriţa and Ploieşti is 269.5 km. The road distance is 391 km.
You can take a train from Bistriţa Nord to Ploieşti Vest via Sărăţel Hm., Saratel, and Brașov in around 8h 54m.