The average train between Mátészalka and Bucharest takes 17h 34m and the fastest train takes 16h 57m. The train service runs several times 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 twice 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 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 34m.
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 18m.