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

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There are 7 ways to get from Zalău to Bucharest by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly

    best
    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 18m
    $64–194

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zalau to Bucureşti Autogara Oborbus bus
    9h 55m
    $29–55

  3. 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 N1382 / ...
    9h 50m
    $37–54

  4. Train

    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
    $42–59

  5. Drive  498.9 km

    1. Drive from Zalău to Bucharestcar car 498.9 km
    6h 53m
    $95–137

  6. Train to Oradea International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Zalău Nord to Oradeatrain train
    2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane OMR - OTP
    6h 49m
    $80–283

  7. 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 43m
    $110–380

Zalău to Bucharest by bus

Calendar46Weekly Buses
Duration9h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 423.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Zalau to București, Autogara Militari via Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest in around 9h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zalău Nord to Bucharest via Brașov in around 11h 29m.

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