The average train between Harghita and Bucharest takes 4h 45m and the fastest train takes 4h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Harghita 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Harghita and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 1:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Harghita is at 8:54 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Harghita to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Harghita station and arriving at Bucharest station via Brașov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
Harghita to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Miercurea Ciuc station.
Harghita to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
Book your Harghita to Bucharest train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR), Transferoviar Călători (TFC) and Astra Trans Carpatic.
The distance between Harghita and Bucharest is 245.1 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Miercurea Ciuc to Bucharest via Brașov in around 4h 22m.