The average train between Satu Mare and Bistriţa takes 9h 59m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Satu Mare to Bistriţa. 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 Satu Mare and Bistriţa. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Satu Mare is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Bistriţa at 6:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Carei and take an average of 9h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Bistriţa. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare station and arriving at Bistriţa station via Saratel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
Satu Mare to Bistriţa train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Carei station.
Satu Mare to Bistriţa train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Saratel station.
The distance between Satu Mare and Bistriţa is 143.7 km. The road distance is 282 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Carei to Saratel 4 times a day. Tickets cost $12–15 and the journey takes 4h 36m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route once daily.
