The average train between Bucharest and Zărnești takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest to Zărnești. 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 every 2 hours between Bucharest and Zărnești. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Zărnești at 6:40 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Zărnești. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Zărnești station via Brașov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Bucharest to Zărnești train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Zărnești train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Zărneşti station.
The distance between Bucharest and Zărnești is 140 km. The road distance is 193 km.
You can take a train from Bucharest to Zărneşti via Brașov in around 4h 2m.