There are 5 ways to get from Runcu to Budapest by bus, shuttle, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, shuttle
best- Take the bus from Arcani to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Timişoara to BudapestEurobusways
10h 29mFt 26,367–149,629Train
cheapest- Take the train from Târgu Jiu to Devatrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Deva
- Take the train from Deva to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
11h 6mFt 19,464–21,603Drive 572.4 km
- Drive from Runcu to Budapestcar 572.4 km
6h 39mFt 32,558–47,028Bus
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Petroşanibus T3-T5-T6 / ...
- Take the bus from Petroșani to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 1922
11h 31mBus, train
- Take the bus from Arcani to Caransebeşbus
- Take the train from Caransebes to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
13h 34mFt 20,443–22,205
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to train which costs 19 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs 32 000 Ft - 47 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Runcu to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Târgu Jiu and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Petroșani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 31m.
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 6m.
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 Normandia Transport, depart from Târgu Jiu 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 6m and costs 19 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 11h 31m.
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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Runcu to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Târgu Jiu and Petroșani in around 11h 31m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Târgu Jiu to Deva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 4,400–4,800
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Deva to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 11,000–12,000
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Caransebes to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 11,000–12,500
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 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 7,929
- Schedules at
- eta.ro
Bus from Arcani to Caransebeş
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 7,555
- Schedules at
- eta.ro
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Runcu to Budapest bus services, operated by Normandia Transport, arrive at Petroşani station.
Budapest is 1h behind Runcu. It is currently 1:32 PM in Runcu and 12:32 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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