The average train between Satu Mare and Tulcea takes 24h 5m and the fastest train takes 23h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Satu Mare to Tulcea. 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 Tulcea. 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 Tulcea at 7:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Carei and take an average of 24h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Satu Mare to Tulcea? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Tulcea. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare station and arriving at Tulcea station via Brasov. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
Satu Mare to Tulcea train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Carei station.
Satu Mare to Tulcea train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Tulcea Oraş Hm. station.
Book your Satu Mare to Tulcea train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Satu Mare and Tulcea is 540 km. The road distance is 1,044 km.
You can take a train from Satu Mare to Tulcea Oraş Hm. via Carei, Brașov, Bucharest, and Medgidia in around 20h 58m.