The average train between Budapest and Bistriţa takes 10h 56m and the fastest train takes 10h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Bistriţa. 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 Budapest and Bistriţa. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Bistriţa at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Saratel and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Bistriţa station via Saratel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Budapest to Bistriţa train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest to Bistriţa train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Saratel station.
The distance between Budapest and Bistriţa is 413.5 km. The road distance is 533 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Saratel 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–33 and the journey takes 9h 11m.
