There are 3 ways to get from Cluj to Debrecen by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus stationbus N910
6h 17mFt 5,500–9,500Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Dej Călătoritrain Cluj Napoca - Bistriţa Nord / ...
- Take the train from Dej Calatori to Debrecentrain Ir
8h 25mFt 10,020–11,196Drive 210.1 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Debrecencar 210.1 km
3h 34mFt 11,184–16,155
Cluj to Debrecen by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluj to Debrecen is to bus which costs 5 500 Ft - 9 500 Ft and takes 6h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj to Debrecen is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs 11 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj to Debrecen. However, there are services departing from P-ța Cipariu Nord and arriving at Debrecen via Cluj Napoca and Dej Calatori. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Cluj and Debrecen is 228 km. The road distance is 210.1 km.
The best way to get from Cluj to Debrecen without a car is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs 5 500 Ft - 9 500 Ft.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Cluj to Debrecen, including transfers.
Cluj to Debrecen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj to Debrecen is to bus which takes 6h 17m and costs 5 500 Ft - 9 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 10 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft and takes 8h 25m.
Debrecen is 1h behind Cluj. It is currently 11:34 PM in Cluj and 10:34 PM in Debrecen.
Cluj to Debrecen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Dej Călători station.
What companies run services between Cluj, Romania and Debrecen, Hungary?
FlixBus operates a bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus station once daily. Tickets cost Ft 5,500–9,500 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a train from P-ța Cipariu Nord to Debrecen via P-ța Gării Sosire, Cluj Napoca, Dej Călători, and Dej Calatori in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Cluj Napoca to Dej Călători
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,500–2,700
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Dej Calatori to Debrecen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,500–8,500
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 5,500–9,500
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Yes, the driving distance between Cluj to Debrecen is 210 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Cluj to Debrecen.
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