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Satu Mare to Cluj-Napoca by bus

Cluj-Napoca lies 128 km (79 mi) south-east of Satu Mare, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 2 h 32 min including stops, over roughly 156 km (97 mi) of road.

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Satu MareCluj-Napoca
CountryRomaniaRomania
Population112,490286,598
Elevation124 m (407 ft)352 m (1,155 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest)UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest)
Postal codes227437–727480400001–400699

Where to book buses from Satu Mare to Cluj-Napoca

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Staying in Cluj-Napoca

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Common questions

How far is Cluj-Napoca from Satu Mare?

128 km (79 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Satu Mare; by road roughly 156 km (97 mi).

How long does it take to get from Satu Mare to Cluj-Napoca by bus?

About 2 h 32 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Satu Mare and Cluj-Napoca?

No, both are on Europe/Bucharest at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.