The average train between Prague and Zalău takes 18h 16m and the fastest train takes 14h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 Prague and Zalău. The earliest departure is at 9:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 1:37 PM which arrives into Zalău at 1:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Nyugati and take an average of 18h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


15h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


24h 9m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


24h 9m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


24h 9m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


15h 6m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


24h 9m • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from Prague to Zalău? 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 Prague to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Prague station and arriving at Zalău station via Budapest-Nyugati. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 16m.
Prague to Zalău train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Zalău train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Zalau Nord station.
The distance between Prague and Zalău is 710.1 km. The road distance is 984 km.
You can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Zalau Nord via Budapest-Nyugati and Debrecen in around 14h 3m.