What is the cheapest way to get from Zalău to Bistriţa?

The cheapest way to get from Zalău to Bistriţa is to bus which costs $11 - $35 and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Zalău to Bistriţa?

The fastest way to get from Zalău to Bistriţa is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs $22 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Zalău and Bistriţa?

No, there is no direct bus from Zalău to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Zalau and arriving at Bistriţa via Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Zalău and Bistriţa?

No, there is no direct train from Zalău to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Zalau Nord and arriving at Bistriţa Nord via Sărăţel Hm.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 54m.

How far is it from Zalău to Bistriţa?

The distance between Zalău and Bistriţa is 158 km. The road distance is 143.6 km.

How do I travel from Zalău to Bistriţa without a car?

The best way to get from Zalău to Bistriţa without a car is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $22.

How long does it take to get from Zalău to Bistriţa?

It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Zalău to Bistriţa, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zalău to Bistriţa bus from?

Zalău to Bistriţa bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Zalau station.

Where do I catch the Zalău to Bistriţa train from?

Zalău to Bistriţa train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Zalau Nord station.

Train or bus from Zalău to Bistriţa?

The best way to get from Zalău to Bistriţa is to train which takes 3h 54m and costs $16 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $11 - $35 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Zalău to Bistriţa bus arrive?

Zalău to Bistriţa bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

Where does the Zalău to Bistriţa train arrive?

Zalău to Bistriţa train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Saratel station.

Can I drive from Zalău to Bistriţa?

Yes, the driving distance between Zalău to Bistriţa is 144 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Zalău to Bistriţa.

Where can I stay near Bistriţa?

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Zalău to Bistriţa - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Zalău to Bistriţa by train, bus, night train, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Zalau Nord to Sarateltrain Ic / ...
3h 54m
$16–22
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zalau to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Bistriţabus
4h 30m
$11–31
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Zalău Nord to Beclean pe Someşnighttrain Nyirabrany - Braşov
4h 13m
$19–21
Drive 143.6 km
1. Drive from Zalău to Bistriţacar 143.6 km
2h 35m
$23–33
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Zalău to Bistriţataxi 143.6 km
2h 35m
$75–95

Zalău to Bistriţa by train

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3h 54mAverage Duration

$16Cheapest Price

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Distance: 157.8 km
Duration: 3h 54m

What companies run services between Zalău, Romania and Bistriţa, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Zalau Nord to Saratel 4 times a day. Tickets cost $8–10 and the journey takes 3h 4m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zalau to Bistriţa via Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest in around 4h 30m.

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