The average train between Cluj and Bistriţa takes 3h 7m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Cluj 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 every 3 hours between Cluj and Bistriţa. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cluj is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Bistriţa at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at P-ța Gării Sosire and take an average of 3h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cluj to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Cluj station and arriving at Bistriţa station via Bistriţa Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
Cluj to Bistriţa train services, operated by CTP Cluj, depart from Cluj Napoca station.
Cluj to Bistriţa train services, operated by CTP Cluj, arrive at Bistriţa Nord station.
The distance between Cluj and Bistriţa is 74.7 km. The road distance is 122 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Bistriţa Nord every 3 hours. Tickets cost $13–14 and the journey takes 2h 29m.