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How to get fromZalău to Bucharestby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Zalău to Bucharest by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Oradea International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Zalau to Oradeabus bus
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane OMR - OTP
    5h 3m
    $70–219

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Zalau Nord to Brasovtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain train Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    11h 22m
    $30–48

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Zalau to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Square to Braşovbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain train
    9h 12m
    $47–67

  4. Drive 500.1 km

    1. Drive from Zalău to Bucharestcar car 500.1 km
    7h 2m
    $80–116

  5. Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly

    1. Take the bus from Zalau to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    2. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane CLJ - OTP
    5h 19m
    $65–166

  6. Train to Maramures International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Jibou to Baia Maretrain train
    2. Fly from Maramures International Airport (BAY) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BAY - OTP
    5h 58m
    $98–381

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Zalau to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus bus
    9h 55m
    $30–50

  8. Bus via Cluj-Napoca

    1. Take the bus from Zalau to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to București, Autogara Militaribus bus N910
    10h 30m
    $42–59

  9. Train via Zalău Nord

    1. Take the train from Zalău Nord to Brașovtrain train Nyirabrany - Braşov
    2. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain train Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
    11h 29m
    $45–62

Zalău to Bucharest by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Zalau Nord to Bucharest via Brașov in around 11h 22m. Alternatively, Tur Cento Trans operates a bus from Zalau to Bucureşti Autogara Obor once daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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