The average train between Bucuresti and Tulcea takes 7h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucuresti to Tulcea. 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 3 times a day between Bucuresti and Tulcea. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucuresti is at 11:30 PM which arrives into Tulcea at 9:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Gara de Nord 1 and take an average of 7h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bucuresti to Tulcea. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti station and arriving at Tulcea station via Medgidia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
Bucuresti to Tulcea train services, operated by Metrorex, depart from Bucharest station.
Bucuresti to Tulcea train services, operated by Metrorex, arrive at Tulcea Oraş Hm. station.
The distance between Bucuresti and Tulcea is 229.4 km. The road distance is 343 km.
You can take a subway from Piața Unirii 1 to Tulcea Oraş Hm. via Gara de Nord 1, Bucharest, and Medgidia in around 6h 40m.