CFR
Sighetu Marmației – Vișeu de Jos – Beclean pe Somes – Gheorgheni – Câmpina – Ploiești Vest – București Nord
Statistics
606 km route distance
Average travel speed of 44 km/h
Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
(in gCO2e per passenger)
this night train: 26
bus: 22 (0.9 times as much)
car (1 person): 192 (8 times as much)
plane: 389 (15 times as much)
R 4116
- Sighetu Marmației
16:10 - Vișeu de Jos
18:13 - Beclean pe Somes
21:29 - Gheorgheni
00:58 - Câmpina
05:27 - Ploiești Vest
05:54 - București Nord
06:35
Sighetu Marmației to București
Times may vary
Trip duration 14:25
IRN 1641/R 4112
- București Nord
21:01 - Ploiești Vest
21:41 - Câmpina
22:07 - Brașov
23:47 - Miercurea Ciuc
01:18 - Beclean pe Somes
05:34 - Vișeu de Jos
07:57 - Sighetu Marmației
10:00
București to Sighetu Marmației
Times may vary
Trip duration 12:59
Night train Sighetu Marmației – București
Take the night train on your next trip to Sighetu Marmației or București!
Have you ever travelled by night train to Sighetu Marmației or București? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 606 km long train journey emits approximately 15 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 4116 + IRN 1641/R 4112 train, you can choose between the following categories:
- Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
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 4116 Sighetu Marmației – București Nord
Night train R 4116 departs from Sighetu Marmației at 16:10, and arrives at București Nord at 06:35. It has intermediate stops in Vișeu de Jos, Beclean pe Somes, Gheorgheni, Câmpina and Ploiești Vest. The total trip duration is 14:25 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.
IRN 1641/R 4112 București Nord – Sighetu Marmației
The return trip, night train IRN 1641/R 4112, departs from București Nord at 21:01, and arrives at Sighetu Marmației at 10:00. It has intermediate stops in Ploiești Vest, Câmpina, Brașov, Miercurea Ciuc, Beclean pe Somes and Vișeu de Jos. The total trip duration is 12:59 hours. The train runs daily, but note the following information: Times may vary.
Buy tickets for the night train from Sighetu Marmației 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.
This night train in Romania, operated by CFR Călători, is a convenient way to reach the Ukrainian border from southern Romania and offers scenic views along the journey. Departing from București Gara de Nord, the main railway station, it’s essential to stock up on snacks, as there’s no restaurant car. The train carries through carriages for Sighetu Marmației attached to the Baia Mare train. At Beclean pe Someș, the carriages for Sighetu Marmației branch off. Traveling through picturesque landscapes, including the Carpathians, the train also passes by scenic towns like Sinaia and Brașov, where it stops for 15 minutes. The sleeper compartments can be locked for safety, and attendants are present for additional security. Morning views along the route, particularly near Vișeu de Jos, are stunning, showcasing the authentic rural beauty of Maramureș with traditional wooden houses. As the train follows the Bistra River through a gorge, the proximity to the Ukrainian border becomes apparent with bilingual station names. The last major stop before Sighetu Marmației is Valea Vişeului, a vital point for locals accessing education and work. A connecting train to Ukraine is available from here. After a brief stop at Cămara Sighet, the train arrives at the main station in Sighetu Marmației, just a 15-minute walk from the town center and the border. Despite basic amenities, the journey provides excellent value for money, allowing travel across the country in a private compartment for under 60 euros.
