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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to train which costs $30 - $35 and takes 10h 22m.

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 38m 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-Kelenföld and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Calea Turzii via Oradea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Budapest to Cluj?

The distance between Budapest and Cluj is 482 km. The road distance is 404.6 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 via Oradea which takes 7h 4m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Budapest-Kelenföld station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Cluj?

The best way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to bus via Oradea which takes 7h 4m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $30 - $35 and takes 10h 22m.

Where does the Budapest to Cluj bus arrive?

Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at Oradea station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Cluj?

Cluj is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 6:13 PM in Budapest and 7:13 PM in Cluj.

Can I drive from Budapest to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Cluj is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 38m to drive from Budapest to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1324+ 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 via Oradea
best
1. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Oradeabus
2. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napoca Calea Turziibus
7h 4m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Turdabus 961 / ...
10h 25m
$27–43
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Puespoekladanytrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Biharkeresztestrain Re
3. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napoca Calea Turziibus
9h 25m
Drive 404.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Cluj-Napocacar 404.6 km
5h 38m
$71–102
Fly, bus
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane BUD - TGM
2. Take the bus from Tirgu Mures Airport to Câmpia Turziibus
5h 32m
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
10h 22m
$30–35

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

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Distance: 481.5 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Cluj-Napoca Calea Turzii via Oradea and Oradea in around 7h 4m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napoca once daily. Tickets cost $30–35 and the journey takes 9h 18m.

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