The average train between Prague and Bistriţa takes 22h 37m and the fastest train takes 20h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague to Bistriţa. 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 Prague and Bistriţa. The earliest departure is at 9:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Bistriţa at 6:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 22h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 6m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Prague to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Bistriţa station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 37m.
Prague to Bistriţa train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Bistriţa train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Saratel station.
The distance between Prague and Bistriţa is 809.7 km. The road distance is 1,190 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Bistriţa Nord via Wien Hbf, Budapest-Keleti, Saratel, and Sărăţel Hm. in around 18h 45m.