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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napocabus
    7h 10m
    $29–80

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to PuespoekladanytrainIr / ...
    2. Take the train from Puespoekladany to OradeatrainRe
    3. Take the bus from Oradea to Cluj-Napocabus
    8h 10m

  3. Drive 407.7 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Cluj-Napocacar407.7 km
    5h 43m
    $72–103

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)planeBUD - CLJ
    6h 48m
    $84–259

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Cluj NapocatrainIc
    10h 57m
    $29–34

  6. Shuttle

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Budapest to Cluj-NapocashuttleEurobusways
    7h
    $70–100

Budapest to Cluj-Napoca by bus

Calendar39Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Cluj-Napoca, 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. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Tarom, Lufthansa, and five other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 5 times a day.

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