The average train between Bistrița-Năsăud and Bucharest takes 11h 51m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Bistrița-Năsăud 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 Bistrița-Năsăud and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 4:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bistrița-Năsăud 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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No, there is no direct train from Bistrița-Năsăud to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Bistrița-Năsăud station and arriving at Bucharest station via Brasov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 51m.
Bistrița-Năsăud to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Saratel station.
Bistrița-Năsăud to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
The distance between Bistrița-Năsăud and Bucharest is 326.2 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 35m.