Night train Bistrița – București
(CFR R-E 4007/IRN 1642 + IRN 1641/R-E 4008)

Night train Bistrița – București

Take the night train on your next trip to Bistrița or București!

Have you ever travelled by night train to Bistrița or București? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 451 km long train journey emits approximately 18 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

When travelling with the R-E 4007/IRN 1642 + IRN 1641/R-E 4008 train, you can choose between the following categories:

• Normal seats: The cheapest option
• Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons

Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

Travel by night train in Romania – timetable information

Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

R-E 4007/IRN 1642 Bistrița Nord – București Nord

Night train R-E 4007/IRN 1642 departs from Bistrița Nord at 21:25, and arrives at București Nord at 06:20. It has intermediate stops in Sărățel, Gheorgheni, Brașov, Câmpina and Ploiești Vest. The total trip duration is 8:55 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.

IRN 1641/R-E 4008 București Nord – Bistrița Nord

The return trip, night train IRN 1641/R-E 4008, departs from București Nord at 21:03, and arrives at Bistrița Nord at 05:57. It has intermediate stops in Ploiești Vest, Brașov, Gheorgheni and Sărățel. The total trip duration is 8:54 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.

Buy tickets for the night train from Bistrița to București

This night train line is operated by C.F.R. Călători S.A. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.