The average train between Vienna and Bistriţa takes 17h 30m and the fastest train takes 14h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 Vienna and Bistriţa. The earliest departure is at 2:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Vienna is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Bistriţa at 6:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 17h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Bistriţa station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 30m.
Vienna to Bistriţa train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Wien Hbf station.
Vienna to Bistriţa train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Saratel station.
The distance between Vienna and Bistriţa is 619.9 km. The road distance is 789 km.
You can take a train from Wien Hbf to Bistriţa Nord via Budapest-Keleti, Saratel, and Sărăţel Hm. in around 13h 58m.