The average train between Bucharest and Mátészalka takes 18h 28m and the fastest train takes 17h 39m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest to Mátészalka. 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 Bucharest and Mátészalka. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 3:46 PM which arrives into Mátészalka at 8:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Brasov and take an average of 18h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 5m • 2 changes
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17h 13m • 2 changes
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17h 13m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Mátészalka. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Mátészalka station via Brașov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
Bucharest to Mátészalka train services, operated by Regio Călători, depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Mátészalka train services, operated by Regio Călători, arrive at Mateszalka station.
The distance between Bucharest and Mátészalka is 488 km. The road distance is 820 km.
You can take a train from Bucharest to Mateszalka via Brasov and Debrecen in around 17h 51m.