The average bus between Budapest and Cluj takes 7h 51m and the fastest bus takes 7h 38m. The bus service runs several times per day from Budapest to Cluj. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Budapest and Cluj. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Budapest is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Cluj at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Budapest Airport and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Cluj? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Cluj station via Cluj-Napoca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Airport station.
Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cluj-Napoca station.
The distance between Budapest and Cluj is 373.9 km. The road distance is 420 km.
President Tour operates a bus from Budapest Airport to Cluj-Napoca 3 times a day. Tickets cost $18–50 and the journey takes 6h 10m.