The average train between Târgu Jiu and Bucharest takes 5h 31m and the fastest train takes 5h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Târgu Jiu 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 Târgu Jiu and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 2:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Târgu Jiu is at 3:40 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 9:12 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Targu Jiu station and arriving at Bucuresti Nord station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 31m.
Târgu Jiu to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Targu Jiu station.
Târgu Jiu to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
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The distance between Târgu Jiu and Bucharest is 233.3 km. The road distance is 281 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Targu Jiu to Bucuresti Nord 4 times a day. Tickets cost $16–19 and the journey takes 5h 30m.