There are 4 ways to get from Satu Mare to Budapest by train, bus, car, or shuttle
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Train
best- Take the train from Satu Mare to Debrecentrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Debrecen to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
5h 44mFt 7,894–8,679Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Satu Mare to Oradeabus
- Take the bus from Oradea to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
7h 40mFt 6,167–9,672Drive 327.5 km
- Drive from Satu Mare to Budapestcar 327.5 km
3h 32mFt 19,022–27,477Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Satu Mare to BudapestEurobusways
4hFt 20,000–28,000
Satu Mare to Budapest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Satu Mare to Budapest is to train which costs 7 500 Ft - 9 000 Ft and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Satu Mare to Budapest is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs 19 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Satu Mare to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Oradea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.
The distance between Satu Mare and Budapest is 326 km. The road distance is 327.5 km.
The best way to get from Satu Mare to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs 7 500 Ft - 9 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Satu Mare to Budapest, including transfers.
Satu Mare to Budapest bus services, operated by Autogenn, depart from Satu Mare station.
Satu Mare to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Satu Mare station.
The best way to get from Satu Mare to Budapest is to train which takes 5h 44m and costs 7 500 Ft - 9 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 6 000 Ft - 10 000 Ft and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Satu Mare, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?
You can take a train from Satu Mare to Budapest-Nyugati via Debrecen in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Satu Mare to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Oradea and Oradea in around 7h 40m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Satu Mare to Debrecen
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,000–4,400
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Debrecen to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,800–4,300
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0259 471 690
- Website
- autogenn.ro
Bus from Satu Mare to Oradea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,300–5,500
- Schedules at
- autogenn.ro
- Phone
- 0720 008899
- office@presidenttour.ro
- Website
- presidenttour.ro
Bus from Oradea to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,800–4,200
- Website
- https://presidenttour.ro/en/
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Satu Mare to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Ft 20,000–28,000
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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More Questions & Answers
Satu Mare to Budapest bus services, operated by Autogenn, arrive at Oradea station.
Budapest is 1h behind Satu Mare. It is currently 11:41 PM in Satu Mare and 10:41 PM in Budapest.
Satu Mare to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Debrecen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Satu Mare to Budapest is 327 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Satu Mare to Budapest.
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