With a population of 81.318, Bistriţa is the largest city in Bistriţa-Năsăud, Romania by the number of inhabitants. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bistriţa to see all of its attractions.
Although Bistriţa doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Cluj Napoca (CLJ), which is located 73 km from Bistriţa. The shortest flight to Bistriţa from the United Kingdom departs from London and takes around 2h 45m.
Another option to get to Bistriţa is to pick up a car hire from Cluj Napoca, which is about 78 km from Bistriţa. You’ll find branches of Pricecarz and Klass Wagen, among others, in Cluj Napoca.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bistriţa, including FlixBus, BlaBlaBus and Regiojet. From Budapest, the bus ride to Bistriţa takes 700 km and will cost you around £16. From Bucharest, the ticket costs about £26 for a journey of 917 km.
Average rates range from around £34 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to £53 and up for a 5-star experience.