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Trip Overview

The average train between Gherla and Budapest takes 11h 14m and the fastest train takes 10h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Gherla 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.

11h 14m
Duration
487 km
Distance
Ft 14,890
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gherla to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Gherla and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 1:44 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Gherla is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:20 AM. All services require a transfer at Dej Călători and take an average of 11h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)12h 15m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)12h 15m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)12h 15m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)12h 10m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change
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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)12h 15m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)10h 16m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Romanian Railways (CFR)Romanian Railways (CFR)12h 15m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Gherla 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.

Map of how to get from Gherla to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 486.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

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

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Dej Calatori to Budapest-Keleti twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 13,000–14,000 and the journey takes 8h 50m.

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