There are 3 ways to get from Debrecen to Zalău by train, night train, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Debrecen to Zalau Nordtrain Ic
3h 6m$8–10Train, night train
- Take the train from Debrecen to Nyirabranytrain Re / ...
- Take the nighttrain from Nyirabrany to Zalău Nordnighttrain Nyirabrany - Braşov
4h 9m$15–16Drive 136.1 km
- Drive from Debrecen to Zalăucar 136.1 km
2h 16m$26–38
Debrecen to Zalău by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Debrecen to Zalău is to train which costs $8 - $10 and takes 3h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Debrecen to Zalău is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs $25 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Debrecen and arriving at Zalau Nord. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 6m.
The distance between Debrecen and Zalău is 157 km. The road distance is 136.1 km.
The best way to get from Debrecen to Zalău without a car is to train which takes 3h 6m and costs $8 - $10.
The train from Debrecen to Zalau Nord takes 3h 6m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Debrecen to Zalău train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Debrecen station.
Zalău is 1h ahead of Debrecen. It is currently 5:17 PM in Debrecen and 6:17 PM in Zalău.
Debrecen to Zalău train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zalau Nord station.
Yes, the driving distance between Debrecen to Zalău is 136 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Debrecen to Zalău.
What companies run services between Debrecen, Hungary and Zalău, Romania?
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Debrecen to Zalau Nord 5 times a day. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 3h 6m.
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Debrecen to Zalau Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–10
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Debrecen to Nyirabrany
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Nyirabrany to Zalău Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 29m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–14
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
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