The average train between Budapest and Satu Mare takes 8h 56m and the fastest train takes 6h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Satu Mare. 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 Budapest and Satu Mare. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Satu Mare at 5:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Valea Lui Mihai and take an average of 8h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Satu Mare. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti station and arriving at Satu Mare station via Valea Lui Mihai station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 56m.
Budapest to Satu Mare train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest to Satu Mare train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Satu Mare station.
The distance between Budapest and Satu Mare is 288.2 km. The road distance is 327 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Satu Mare via Valea Lui Mihai and Valea lui Mihai in around 6h 13m.
