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Trip Overview

The average train between Galați and Bucharest takes 3h 41m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Galați to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 41m
Duration
259 km
Distance
$23
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Galați to Bucharest train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Galați and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Galați is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 9:17 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 3h 42m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 3h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 3h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 3h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 3h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 3h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 3h 31m • Direct
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    train train 3h 47m • Direct
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    train train 3h 44m • Direct
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    train train 3h 42m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Galați to Bucharest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Galați to Bucharest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 259.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Galați, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Galaţi to Bucharest 4 times a day. Tickets cost $23–26 and the journey takes 3h 42m. Transferoviar Călători (TFC) also services this route once daily.

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