The average train between Gherla and Bucharest takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 10h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Gherla to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Gherla and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 2:54 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gherla is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 12:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Dej Călători and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Gherla to Bucharest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gherla to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Gherla station and arriving at Bucharest station via Brasov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 3m.
Gherla to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Dej Calatori station.
Gherla to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
The distance between Gherla and Bucharest is 335.4 km. The road distance is 502 km.
You can take a train from Gherla to Bucharest via Dej Călători, Dej Calatori, and Brașov in around 10h 22m.