There are 8 ways to get from Craiova to Satu Mare by bus, train, night train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Cluj-Napoca
best- Take the bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiubus
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Cluj-Napocabus
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Satu Marebus
12h 27mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Sibiubus
- Take the bus from Sibiu to Satu Marebus 3910
13h 2m$37–80Train
- Take the train from Craiova to Aradtrain Ir
- Take the train from Arad to Satu Maretrain Timişoara Nord - Satu Mare / ...
13h 59m$56–60Night train, train
- Take the nighttrain from Craiova to Oradeanighttrain Constanţa - Oradea
- Take the train from Oradea to Satu Maretrain Oradea - Satu Mare / ...
14h 38m$56–61Drive 562.9 km
- Drive from Craiova to Satu Marecar 562.9 km
8h 4m$90–130Bus, fly to Oradea International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane OTP - OMR
- Take the train from Oradea to Satu Maretrain
9h 4m$88–292Bus, fly to Maramures International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Maramures International Airport (BAY)plane OTP - BAY
- Take the train from Buşag Hm. to Satu Maretrain
7h 53m$116–385Bus, fly to Cluj-Napoca
- Take the bus from Craiova Benzinaria Petrom to Bucharest Otopeni Airportbus
- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane OTP - CLJ
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Satu Marebus
9h 53m$78–218
Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Craiova to Satu Mare is to train which costs $55 - $60 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Craiova to Satu Mare is to bus and fly and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $110 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Craiova to Satu Mare. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Satu Mare via Târgu Jiu, P-ța Cipariu Nord and Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Craiova to Satu Mare. However, there are services departing from Craiova and arriving at Satu Mare via Arad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 59m.
The distance between Craiova and Satu Mare is 600 km. The road distance is 562.9 km.
The best way to get from Craiova to Satu Mare without a car is to bus via Cluj-Napoca which takes 12h 27m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 27m to get from Craiova to Satu Mare, including transfers.
Craiova to Satu Mare bus services, operated by LOPAN Travel, depart from Craiova station.
Craiova to Satu Mare train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Craiova station.
The best way to get from Craiova to Satu Mare is to bus via Cluj-Napoca which takes 12h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $55 - $60 and takes 13h 59m.
What companies run services between Craiova, Romania and Satu Mare, Romania?
You can take a bus from Craiova to Satu Mare via Târgu Jiu, Cluj-Napoca, P-ța Cipariu Nord, P-ța Gării Sosire, and Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest in around 12h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Craiova to Satu Mare via Arad in around 13h 59m.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–230
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Maramures International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–290
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Craiova to Arad
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $32–35
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Arad to Satu Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $23–25
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Night train from Craiova to Oradea
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $43–46
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Oradea to Satu Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Oradea to Satu Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–15
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Buşag Hm. to Satu Mare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40748-111.955
- Website
- lopanserv.autogari.ro
Bus from Craiova to Târgu Jiu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Schedules at
- lopanserv.autogari.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Craiova to Satu Mare bus services, operated by LOPAN Travel, arrive at Târgu Jiu station.
Craiova to Satu Mare train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Arad station.
Yes, the driving distance between Craiova to Satu Mare is 563 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Craiova to Satu Mare.
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