Day trip from Timişoara to Satu Mare
Satu Mare lies 259 km (161 mi) north-east of Timişoara, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 259 km (161 mi) apart, Satu Mare is a realistic day trip from Timişoara: about 4 h 13 min each way by road.
| Timişoara | Satu Mare | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Romania |
| Population | 250,849 | 112,490 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 124 m (407 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 300001–300789 | 227437–727480 |
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Common questions
How far is Satu Mare from Timişoara?
259 km (161 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Timişoara; by road roughly 316 km (197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Timişoara to Satu Mare by road?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Timişoara and Satu Mare?
No, both are on Europe/Bucharest at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.