The average train between Nuremberg and Zalău takes 18h 21m and the fastest train takes 14h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg to Zalău. 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 Nuremberg and Zalău. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Zalău at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 18h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Zalău station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 21m.
Nuremberg to Zalău train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Zalău train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Zalau Nord station.
The distance between Nuremberg and Zalău is 918.8 km. The road distance is 1,258 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Zalau Nord via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Hbf, and Budapest-Keleti in around 16h 20m.