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Trip Overview

The average train between Zalău and Leipzig takes 31h 27m and the fastest train takes 26h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Zalău to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

31h 27m
Duration
1,449 km
Distance
€230
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zalău to Leipzig train times

Trains run twice daily between Zalău and Leipzig. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Zalău is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Leipzig at 6:45 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 31h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)36h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)36h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)36h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)36h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 45m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)RailjetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)36h 9m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)26h 45m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zalău to Leipzig? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,448.7 km
  • Duration: 31h 27m

What companies run services between Zalău, Romania and Leipzig, Germany?

You can take a train from Zalau Nord to Leipzig Hbf via Budapest-Keleti and Wien Hbf in around 17h 30m.

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