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 N1382
5h 42mFt 6,000–10,000Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Dej Călătoritrain Cluj Napoca - Bistriţa Nord / ...
- Take the train from Dej Calatori to Debrecentrain Ir
8h 25mFt 10,035–11,212Drive 212.8 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Debrecencar 212.8 km
3h 27mFt 11,645–16,820
Cluj to Debrecen by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluj to Debrecen is to bus which costs 6 000 Ft - 10 000 Ft and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj to Debrecen is to drive which takes 3h 27m and costs 11 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj to Debrecen station. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Debrecen bus station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
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 212.8 km.
The best way to get from Cluj to Debrecen without a car is to bus which takes 5h 42m and costs 6 000 Ft - 10 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Cluj to Debrecen, including transfers.
Cluj to Debrecen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
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 5h 42m and costs 6 000 Ft - 10 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 10 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft and takes 8h 25m.
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 6,000–10,000 and the journey takes 4h 20m. 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
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Dej Călători
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,500–2,800
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Dej Calatori to Debrecen
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,500–8,500
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 6,000–10,000
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Cluj to Debrecen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Debrecen bus station.
Debrecen is 1h behind Cluj. It is currently 12:26 AM in Cluj and 11:26 PM in Debrecen.
Cluj to Debrecen train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Dej Călători station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj to Debrecen is 213 km. It takes approximately 3h 27m to drive from Cluj to Debrecen.
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