There are 4 ways to get from Runcu to Budapest by train, bus, shuttle, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Targu Jiu to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
9h 59mFt 18,081–20,823Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Arcani to Timișoara, Gara Timisoara Nordbus
- Take a shuttle bus from Timişoara to BudapestEurobusways
10h 29mFt 27,413–149,676Drive 572.4 km
- Drive from Runcu to Budapestcar 572.4 km
6h 39mFt 35,564–51,370Bus
- Take the bus from Târgu Jiu to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 1922
11h 20mFt 24,214–34,981
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to train which costs 18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs 35 000 Ft - 55 000 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 . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Runcu to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Targu Jiu and arriving at Budapest-Keleti via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Runcu and Budapest is 549 km. The road distance is 572.4 km.
The best way to get from Runcu to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs 18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Runcu to Budapest, including transfers.
Runcu to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Târgu Jiu station.
Runcu to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Targu Jiu station.
The best way to get from Runcu to Budapest is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs 18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 24 000 Ft - 35 000 Ft and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Runcu, Gorj, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Targu Jiu to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 14,000–16,000 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Târgu Jiu to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar 4 times a week. Tickets cost Ft 20,000–30,000 and the journey takes 11h 1m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Targu Jiu to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 14,000–16,000
- 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 7,968
- 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 18,000–140,000
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Târgu Jiu to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 20,000–30,000
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Runcu to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Budapest is 1h behind Runcu. It is currently 4:37 AM in Runcu and 3:37 AM in Budapest.
Runcu to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti 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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