Day trip from Budapest to Satu Mare
Satu Mare lies 288 km (179 mi) east of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 288 km (179 mi) apart, Satu Mare is a realistic day trip from Budapest: about 4 h 41 min each way by road.
| Budapest | Satu Mare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 1.7 million | 112,490 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 227437–727480 |
Clocks in Satu Mare are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 4 h 41 min journey lands 5 h 41 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Satu Mare
Crossing from Hungary into Romania: money changes from the Forint to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
Where to book tours and tickets in Satu Mare
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Staying in Satu Mare
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Common questions
How far is Satu Mare from Budapest?
288 km (179 mi) in a straight line, east of Budapest; by road roughly 352 km (218 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Satu Mare by road?
About 4 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Satu Mare?
Satu Mare is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Satu Mare?
The Leu (RON).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.