The average train between Zalău and Budapest takes 7h and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Zalău to Budapest. 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 Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Zalău is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zalău to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zalau Nord station and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati station via Debrecen station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
Zalău to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Zalau Nord station.
Zalău to Budapest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
The distance between Zalău and Budapest is 303.9 km. The road distance is 366 km.
You can take a train from Zalau Nord to Budapest-Nyugati via Debrecen in around 6h 42m.
