What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cluj?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to bus via Turda which costs $28 - $45 and takes 10h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Cluj?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $70 - $110.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu via Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.

How far is it from Budapest to Cluj?

The distance between Budapest and Cluj is 424 km. The road distance is 407.7 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Cluj without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Cluj without a car is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $24 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Cluj?

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Budapest to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Cluj bus from?

Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Cluj?

The best way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to bus which takes 7h 15m and costs $24 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $40 and takes 11h.

Where does the Budapest to Cluj bus arrive?

Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turda station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Cluj?

Cluj is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 11:00 AM in Budapest and 12:00 PM in Cluj.

Can I drive from Budapest to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Cluj is 408 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Budapest to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Cluj.

Budapest to Cluj - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Cluj by bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca
7h 15m
$24–57
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to PuespoekladanyIr / ...
2. Take the train from Puespoekladany to OradeaRe
3. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napoca
8h 15m
Drive 407.7 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca407.7 km
5h 43m
$72–103
Fly, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)BUD - TGM
2. Take the train from Vidrasău h. to Războieni
6h 33m
$35–130
Bus via Turda
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to TurdaN963 / ...
2. Take the bus from Turda to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
10h 50m
$28–43
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Cluj NapocaIc
11h
$33–39

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tirgu Mures (TGM) flights

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Distance: 423.5 km
Duration: 7h 15m

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

President Tour operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca 3 times a day. Tickets cost $19–50 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Cluj Napoca once daily. Tickets cost $29–34 and the journey takes 10h 57m.

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