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Budapest to Gherla trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Gherla takes 9h 9m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Gherla. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 9m
Duration
487 km
Distance
$31
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Budapest to Gherla train times

Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Gherla. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Gherla at 4:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Dej Calatori and take an average of 9h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)11h • 1 change

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)8h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)10h 26m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)8h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)8h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)8h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)8h 34m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)9h 24m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)8h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Gherla? 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.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Gherla.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Gherla, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Dej Calatori 4 times a day. Tickets cost $24–29 and the journey takes 8h 4m.

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