What is the cheapest way to get from Romania to Hungary?

The cheapest way to get from Romania to Hungary is to bus via Valea Cascadelor which costs 13 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft and takes 20h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Romania to Hungary?

The fastest way to get from Romania to Hungary is to drive which takes 8h 34m and costs 46 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Romania and Hungary?

No, there is no direct bus from Romania to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Piata Unirii and arriving at Budapest via Bucharest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Romania and Hungary?

No, there is no direct train from Romania to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Universitate and arriving at Kossuth Lajos tér via Bucuresti Nord and Keleti pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 44m.

How far is it from Romania to Hungary?

The distance between Romania and Hungary is 822 km. The road distance is 821.3 km.

How do I travel from Romania to Hungary without a car?

The best way to get from Romania to Hungary without a car is to bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar which takes 9h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Romania to Hungary?

It takes approximately 9h 33m to get from Romania to Hungary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Romania to Hungary bus from?

Romania to Hungary bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Romania to Hungary train from?

Romania to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train or bus from Romania to Hungary?

The best way to get from Romania to Hungary is to bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar which takes 9h 33m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 24 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and takes 17h 44m.

Where does the Romania to Hungary bus arrive?

Romania to Hungary bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at Budapest station.

What is the time difference between Romania and Hungary?

Hungary is 1h behind Romania. It is currently 7:36 AM in Romania and 6:36 AM in Hungary.

Where does the Romania to Hungary train arrive?

Romania to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Romania to Hungary?

Yes, the driving distance between Romania to Hungary is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Romania to Hungary.

Where can I stay near Hungary?

There are 6533+ hotels available in Hungary.

Romania to Hungary - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Romania to Hungary by bus, train, night train, or car

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Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
best
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
9h 33m
Bus via Valea Cascadelor
cheapest
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest-Kelenföldbus N910
20h 23m
Ft 13,822–20,822
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
17h 44m
Ft 24,780–26,474
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain Night Train
16h 56m
Ft 25,743–27,505
Drive 821.3 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Budapestcar 821.3 km
8h 34m
Ft 46,257–66,816
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapestbus
13h 56m

Romania to Hungary by train and subway

7Weekly Services

17h 44mAverage Duration

Ft 24,780Cheapest Price

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Distance: 821.9 km
Duration: 9h 33m

What companies run services between Romania and Hungary?

Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 7m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 24,000–26,000 and the journey takes 16h 21m.

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