The average train between Satu Mare and Basel takes 30h 8m and the fastest train takes 28h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Satu Mare to Basel. 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 Basel. 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 Basel at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Valea lui Mihai and take an average of 30h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Basel. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare station and arriving at Basel station via Valea lui Mihai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 8m.
Satu Mare to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Satu Mare station.
Satu Mare to Basel train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Satu Mare to Basel train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR), ÖBB and 3 other operators.
The distance between Satu Mare and Basel is 1,143.1 km. The road distance is 1,441 km.
You can take a train from Satu Mare to Basel SBB via Valea lui Mihai, Valea Lui Mihai, Debrecen, Wien Hbf, and Sargans in around 21h 16m.