The average train between Mátészalka and Bucharest takes 17h 33m and the fastest train takes 16h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Mátészalka 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 once daily between Mátészalka and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 7:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mátészalka is at 5:05 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Debrecen and take an average of 17h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 19m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Mátészalka 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.
No, there is no direct train from Mátészalka to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Mátészalka station and arriving at Bucharest station via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
Mátészalka to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Mateszalka station.
Mátészalka to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucharest station.
The distance between Mátészalka and Bucharest is 488 km. The road distance is 820 km.
You can take a train from Mateszalka to Bucharest via Debrecen and Brașov in around 17h 13m.