There are 6 ways to get from Runcu to Budapest by bus, shuttle, train, car, or plane
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Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Arcani to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Timişoara to BudapestEurobusways
10h 29mFt 26,106–149,301Train
cheapest- Take the train from Târgu Jiu to Devatrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Deva
- Take the train from Deva to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
11h 1mFt 18,421–20,870Drive 572.4 km
- Drive from Runcu to Budapestcar 572.4 km
6h 39mFt 31,392–45,343Train, fly
- Take the train from Târgu Jiu to Bucharesttrain
- Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BBU - BUD
11h 16mFt 21,116–50,995Bus
- Take the bus from Arcani to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
- Take the bus from Timisoara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 962
12h 52mFt 18,606–26,301Bus, train
- Take the bus from Arcani to Caransebeşbus
- Take the train from Caransebes to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
13h 16mFt 20,677–21,872
Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to train which costs 18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft and takes 11h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs 31 000 Ft - 46 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcu to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Arcani and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Timisoara. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcu to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Târgu Jiu and arriving at Budapest-Keleti via Deva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 1m.
The distance between Runcu and Budapest is 572 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.
The best way to get from Runcu to Budapest without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 10h 29m and costs 26 000 Ft - 150 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 10h 29m to get from Runcu to Budapest, including transfers.
Runcu to Budapest bus services, operated by Expres Transport, depart from Arcani station.
Runcu to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Târgu Jiu station.
The best way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to train which takes 11h 1m and costs 18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 18 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and takes 12h 52m.
What companies run services between Runcu, Gorj, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?
You can take a vehicle from Runcu to Budapest-Keleti via Târgu Jiu and Deva in around 11h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Runcu to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Arcani, Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord, and Timisoara in around 12h 52m.
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,000–32,000
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Târgu Jiu to Deva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,400–4,800
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Deva to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 11,000–12,500
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Târgu Jiu to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 9,000–10,000
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Caransebes to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 11,500–12,500
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0353.806.666
- office@eta.ro
- Website
- eta.ro
Bus from Arcani to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,037
- Schedules at
- eta.ro
Bus from Arcani to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,037
- Schedules at
- eta.ro
Bus from Arcani to Caransebeş
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,658
- Schedules at
- eta.ro
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Timişoara to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- Ft 17,000–140,000
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Timisoara to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 9,500–17,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Runcu to Budapest bus services, operated by Expres Transport, arrive at Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nord station.
Budapest is 1h behind Runcu. It is currently 10:38 PM in Runcu and 9:38 PM in Budapest.
Runcu to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Deva station.
Yes, the driving distance between Runcu to Budapest is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Runcu to Budapest.
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