What is the cheapest way to get from Satu Mare to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Satu Mare to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €50 and takes 25h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Satu Mare to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Satu Mare to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 27m and costs €220 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Satu Mare and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Satu Mare to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare and arriving at Köln via Oradea Gara CFR Oradea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Satu Mare and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Satu Mare to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Satu Mare and arriving at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Valea Lui Mihai, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf and Aschaffenburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 26m.

How far is it from Satu Mare to Cologne?

The distance between Satu Mare and Cologne is 1242 km. The road distance is 1442.7 km.

How do I travel from Satu Mare to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Satu Mare to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 19h 26m and costs €120 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Satu Mare to Cologne?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Satu Mare to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Satu Mare to Cologne bus from?

Satu Mare to Cologne bus services, operated by Autogenn, depart from Satu Mare station.

Where do I catch the Satu Mare to Cologne train from?

Satu Mare to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Satu Mare station.

Train or bus from Satu Mare to Cologne?

The best way to get from Satu Mare to Cologne is to train which takes 19h 26m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Oradea, which costs and takes 23h 11m.

Where does the Satu Mare to Cologne bus arrive?

Satu Mare to Cologne bus services, operated by Autogenn, arrive at Oradea station.

What is the time difference between Satu Mare and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h behind Satu Mare. It is currently 12:19 PM in Satu Mare and 11:19 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Satu Mare to Cologne train arrive?

Satu Mare to Cologne train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Valea lui Mihai station.

Can I drive from Satu Mare to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Satu Mare to Cologne is 1443 km. It takes approximately 13h 47m to drive from Satu Mare to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1790+ hotels available in Cologne.

Satu Mare to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Satu Mare to Cologne by train, plane, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Debrecen International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
best
1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Debrecentrain
2. Fly from Debrecen International Airport (DEB) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane DEB - CGN
8h 27m
€226–847
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Satu Mare to Oradeabus 1951
2. Take the bus from Oradea Autogara Intrans SA to Kölnbus
25h 7m
€35–48
Train
1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Valea lui Mihaitrain Ir
2. Take the train from Valea Lui Mihai to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
3. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Aschaffenburg Hbftrain Ice
5. Take the train from Aschaffenburg Hbf to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain 41
19h 26m
€120–290
Bus via Oradea
1. Take the bus from Satu Mare to Oradeabus
2. Take the bus from Oradea Gara CFR Oradea to Kölnbus
23h 11m
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Debrecentrain Ir
2. Take the train from Debrecen to Wien Hbftrain Ec
3. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Koeln Hbfnighttrain Nj
22h 37m
€106–315
Bus, bus to Cluj-Napoca, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the bus from Satu Mare to Baia Marebus
2. Take the bus from Baia Mare to Cluj-Napocabus
3. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane CLJ - CGN
11h 31m
€91–420
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Debrecentrain
2. Take the train from Debrecen to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BUD - DUS
10h 32m
€105–292
Train, train to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Debrecentrain
2. Take the train from Debrecen to Ferihegytrain
3. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane BUD - FRA
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
10h 39m
€114–293
Train to Oradea International Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport, train
1. Take the train from Satu Mare to Oradeatrain
2. Fly from Oradea International Airport (OMR) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane OMR - DTM
3. Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain
9h 31m
€87–307
Drive 1,442.7 km
1. Drive from Satu Mare to Colognecar 1,442.7 km
13h 47m
€204–294
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Satu Mare to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
16h 1m
€236–1,197

Satu Mare to Cologne by train

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19h 26mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,242 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Satu Mare, Romania and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Satu Mare to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via Valea lui Mihai, Valea Lui Mihai, Budapest-Keleti, Wien Hbf, and Aschaffenburg Hbf in around 19h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Satu Mare to Köln via Oradea and Oradea Gara CFR Oradea in around 23h 11m.

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