The average train between Zalău and Bistriţa takes 4h 50m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Zalău 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 Zalău and Bistriţa. The earliest departure is at 12:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Zalău is at 1:47 PM which arrives into Bistriţa at 6:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Saratel and take an average of 4h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zalău to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Zalău station and arriving at Bistriţa station via Saratel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
Zalău to Bistriţa train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Zalau Nord station.
Zalău to Bistriţa train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Saratel station.
The distance between Zalău and Bistriţa is 109.9 km. The road distance is 158 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Zalau Nord to Saratel 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route once daily.
