In Romania, the caravan is safe from the ground war, but Soviet bombers still try to destroy the bridges and exit routes that the Germans need to use. Central Romania is full of green valleys, prompting Will to ask if they have arrived at the beautiful green valley they are seeking. Adeline says they have not.

In Cluj, the refugees are divided, and the Martel and Losing families are directed west to Oradea. Although Emil thought they were free of Major Haussmann, he hears his voice on the loudspeaker in the Oradea train station informing the refugees that they will take the train to Budapest. They must leave their wagons and horses behind, taking only what they can carry. The Martels pack what they can into a small wagon that Emil built for Walt and Will years ago.

As the train travels through the Romanian countryside, Adeline wonders why Hitler hates Jewish people and why Stalin would ban all religions. She believes that people will maintain their faith no matter what. The refugees arrive in Budapest on April 27, 1944. As they exit the train station, Emil notices Major Haussmann, who instructs a Nazi soldier to send the Martels to the south camp.