The average train between Bistriţa and Zalău takes 5h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Bistriţa 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 twice daily between Bistriţa and Zalău. 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 Zalău at 3:35 AM. All services require a transfer at Sărăţel Hm. and take an average of 5h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bistriţa to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Bistriţa station and arriving at Zalău station via Zalau Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.
Bistriţa to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Saratel station.
Bistriţa to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Zalau Nord station.
The distance between Bistriţa and Zalău is 109.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Saratel to Zalau Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $15–17 and the journey takes 3h 19m.
