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There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Zalău by bus, train, or car

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Budapest Airport to Zalaubus bus
    6h 37m
    $51–52

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Debrecentrain train Ir / ...
    2. Take the train from Debrecen to Zalau Nordtrain train Ic
    7h 1m
    $20–25

  3. Drive 366.6 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Zalăucar car 366.6 km
    4h 26m
    $64–93

  4. Bus via Oradea

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Oradeabus bus 961 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Oradea to Zalaubus bus 1951
    7h 5m
    $37–61

Budapest to Zalău by train

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration7h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$20Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Zalău, Romania?

Euro Pop operates a bus from Budapest Airport to Zalau twice daily. Tickets cost $49 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Zalau Nord via Debrecen in around 7h 1m.

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