There are 4 ways to get from Cugir to Budapest by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
8h 57mFt 13,257–15,026Bus
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Budapestbus
10h 38mFt 18,757–26,026Drive 486.4 km
- Drive from Cugir to Budapestcar 486.4 km
4h 37mFt 29,295–42,314Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 3910 / ...
11h 30mFt 21,757–32,026
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cugir to Budapest is to train which costs 13 000 Ft - 15 000 Ft and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Cugir to Budapest is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs 29 000 Ft - 43 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Cugir to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Cugir and arriving at Budapest via Alba Iulia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cugir to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Alba Iulia and arriving at Budapest-Keleti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 57m.
The distance between Cugir and Budapest is 497 km. The road distance is 486.4 km.
The best way to get from Cugir to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs 13 000 Ft - 15 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Cugir to Budapest, including transfers.
Cugir to Budapest bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., depart from Alba Iulia station.
Cugir to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Alba Iulia station.
The best way to get from Cugir to Budapest is to train which takes 8h 57m and costs 13 000 Ft - 15 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 18 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft and takes 10h 38m.
What companies run services between Cugir, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 12,500–14,000 and the journey takes 7h 12m. Alternatively, SC Latino Expres S.R.L. operates a bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest once a week. Tickets cost Ft 18,000–25,000 and the journey takes 8h 53m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Alba Iulia to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 12,500–14,000
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- latinoexpres@yahoo.com
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 53m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 18,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Alba Iulia to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 21,000–31,000
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Cugir to Budapest bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., arrive at Budapest station.
Budapest is 1h behind Cugir. It is currently 11:35 PM in Cugir and 10:35 PM in Budapest.
Cugir to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cugir to Budapest is 486 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Cugir to Budapest.
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