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Trip Overview

The average train between Cluj and Budapest takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 10h 6m. There is at least one train 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.

10h 8m
Duration
584 km
Distance
Ft 16,000
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cluj to Budapest train times

Trains run once daily between Cluj and Budapest. The service departs Cluj at 9:44 AM in the morning, which arrives into Budapest at 18:50:00. All services require a transfer at P-ța Gării Sosire and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    CTP ClujRomanian Railways (CFR)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    CTP ClujRomanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    CTP ClujRomanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    CTP ClujRomanian Railways (CFR)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    CTP ClujRomanian Railways (CFR)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    CTP ClujRomanian Railways (CFR)10h 6m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    CTP ClujRomanian Railways (CFR)10h 6m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cluj to Budapest? 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.

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  • Distance: 583.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 8m

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

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 15,000–17,000 and the journey takes 9h 50m.

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