The average train between Satu Mare and Kraków takes 28h 3m and the fastest train takes 27h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Satu Mare to Kraków. 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 Kraków. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Satu Mare is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Kraków at 5:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Valea lui Mihai and take an average of 28h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Kraków. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare station and arriving at Kraków station via Valea lui Mihai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
Satu Mare to Kraków train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Satu Mare station.
Satu Mare to Kraków train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Krakow Glowny station.
The distance between Satu Mare and Kraków is 330 km. The road distance is 1,020 km.
You can take a train from Satu Mare to Krakow Glowny via Valea lui Mihai, Valea Lui Mihai, Debrecen, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 25m.