There are 5 ways to get from Bistriţa to Zalău by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Saratel to Zalau Nordtrain Ir / ...
4h 30m$16–21Bus
- Take the bus from Bistrița to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus 1949
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Zalaubus
4h 40m$18–28Drive 143.4 km
- Drive from Bistriţa to Zalăucar 143.4 km
2h 36m$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bistriţa to Zalăutaxi 143.4 km
2h 36m$75–95Bus via Bistriţa
- Take the bus from Bistriţa to Cluj-Napocabus
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Zalau - Autogara Cento Transbus
6h 7m$40–47
Bistriţa to Zalău by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bistriţa to Zalău is to train which costs $15 - $22 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bistriţa to Zalău is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct bus from Bistriţa to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Bistrița and arriving at Zalau via Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Bistriţa to Zalău. However, there are services departing from Bistriţa Nord and arriving at Zalau Nord via Saratel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
The distance between Bistriţa and Zalău is 158 km. The road distance is 143.4 km.
The best way to get from Bistriţa to Zalău without a car is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $15 - $22.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Bistriţa to Zalău, including transfers.
Bistriţa to Zalău bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bistrița station.
Bistriţa to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Saratel station.
The best way to get from Bistriţa to Zalău is to train which takes 4h 30m and costs $15 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $28 and takes 4h 40m.
What companies run services between Bistriţa, Romania and Zalău, Romania?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Saratel to Zalau Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $15–17 and the journey takes 3h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bistrița to Zalau via Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Saratel to Zalau Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–17
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bistrița to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +40 741 607 941
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Zalau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
- Standard Adult
- $7–10
- Phone
- +40744-530.349
- Website
- transportautoradauti.autogari.ro
Bus from Bistriţa to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $36
- Schedules at
- transportautoradauti.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40-260-606343
- Website
- cento.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Zalau - Autogara Cento Trans
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–12
- Schedules at
- cento.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Bistriţa to Zalău bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Bistriţa to Zalău train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Zalau Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bistriţa to Zalău is 143 km. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Bistriţa to Zalău.
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