The average train between Satu Mare and Cologne takes 33h 52m and the fastest train takes 31h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Satu Mare to Cologne. 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 Cologne. The earliest departure is at 9:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Satu Mare is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Cologne at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Debrecen and take an average of 33h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day


30h 39m • 2 changes
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35h 33m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


30h 33m • 2 changes
Arrives +2 days


35h 33m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare station and arriving at Cologne station via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 52m.
Satu Mare to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Satu Mare station.
Satu Mare to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
The distance between Satu Mare and Cologne is 1,201.1 km. The road distance is 1,528 km.
You can take a train from Satu Mare to Koeln Hbf via Debrecen and Wien Hbf in around 19h 8m.