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 $32 - $37 and takes 9h 38m.

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, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Victoria via Budapest Airport and P-ța Flora. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Cluj?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at P-ța Cipariu Est via P-ța Gării Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.

How far is it from Budapest to Cluj?

The distance between Budapest and Cluj is 424 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 which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m 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 President Tour, depart from Budapest Airport station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Cluj train from?

Budapest to Cluj train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Cluj?

The best way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to bus which takes 7h 22m and costs $30 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $32 - $37 and takes 9h 38m.

Where does the Budapest to Cluj bus arrive?

Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by President Tour, arrive at Cluj-Napoca station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Cluj?

Cluj is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 9:51 AM in Budapest and 10:51 AM in Cluj.

Where does the Budapest to Cluj train arrive?

Budapest to Cluj train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.

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 115+ 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-Napocabus 961 / ...
7h 22m
$30–60
Bus via Budapest Airport
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest Airport to Cluj-Napocabus
7h 56m
$19–52
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Puespoekladanytrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Oradeatrain Re
3. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napocabus
8h 26m
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 37m
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain Ic
9h 38m
$32–37

Budapest to Cluj by bus and train

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7h 22mAverage Duration

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Distance: 424.4 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca every 4 hours. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 6h 50m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napoca once daily. Tickets cost $32–37 and the journey takes 9h 18m.

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