The average bus between Cluj and Budapest takes 8h 33m and the fastest bus takes 7h 21m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cluj to Budapest. 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 Cluj and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cluj is at 10:44 PM which arrives into Budapest at 8:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Taberei and take an average of 8h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Cluj to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Cluj station and arriving at Budapest station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 33m.
Cluj to Budapest bus services, operated by CTP Cluj, depart from Cluj-Napoca station.
Cluj to Budapest bus services, operated by CTP Cluj, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
The distance between Cluj and Budapest is 373.9 km. The road distance is 422 km.
President Tour operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 3 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 5,500–15,000 and the journey takes 7h.