The average train between Bratislava and Zalău takes 13h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Bratislava 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 Bratislava and Zalău. The earliest departure is at 2:05 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Bratislava is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Zalău at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati and take an average of 13h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Bratislava to Zalău? 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 Bratislava to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Bratislava station and arriving at Zalău station via Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
Bratislava to Zalău train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica station.
Bratislava to Zalău train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zalau Nord station.
The distance between Bratislava and Zalău is 457.2 km. The road distance is 590 km.
You can take a train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Zalau Nord via Budapest-Nyugati and Debrecen in around 9h 42m.