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Trip Overview

The average train between Zalău and Prague takes 17h 54m and the fastest train takes 15h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Zalău to Prague. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 54m
Duration
984 km
Distance
Kč 1,376
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Zalău to Prague train times

Trains run twice daily between Zalău and Prague. The earliest departure is at 3:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Zalău is at 5:00 PM which arrives into Prague at 12:23 PM. All services require a transfer at Debrecen and take an average of 17h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Railjet15h 47m • 2 changes
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Railjet15h 47m • 2 changes
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Railjet15h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Railjet15h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Railjet15h 47m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)20h 23m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Railjet15h 47m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Zalău to Prague? 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.

Map of how to get from Zalău to Prague.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 983.6 km
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Zalău, Romania and Prague, Czechia?

You can take a train from Zalau Nord to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Debrecen and Budapest-Nyugati in around 14h 35m.

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