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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Budapest to Cluj

Composite routes from Budapest to Cluj

Cheapest
5 h 34 min
Car
582 km.
from $32
Fastest
1 h 14 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Turda
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$49.68–$70.06

President Tour

Phone:
0720 008899
Email:
office@presidenttour.ro
Website:
presidenttour.ro/en/
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.93–$50.95

Train operators

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj
Ave. Duration:
10h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$30.57–$35.67

Romanian Railways (CFR)

Phone:
0219521
Website:
cfrcalatori.ro/
Train from Vidrasău h. to Războieni
Ave. Duration:
1h 9m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$6.37–$7.64

Interregional Calatori

Phone:
004-0264-596775
Email:
office@viaterraspedition.ro
Website:
interregional.ro/ro/#/
Train from Vidrasău h. to Războieni
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.78–$2.04

Airlines

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Tirgu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$29.30–$433.08

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cluj?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to train which costs $29.35 - $34.78 and takes 10h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Cluj?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to drive which takes 5h 43m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu via Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 20m.

How far is it from Budapest to Cluj?

The distance between Budapest and Cluj is 479 km. The road distance is 455.8 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Cluj without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Cluj without a car is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $25 - $50 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Cluj?

It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Budapest to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Cluj bus from?

Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Cluj?

The best way to get from Budapest to Cluj is to bus which takes 7h 6m and costs $25 - $50 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $29.35 - $34.78 and takes 10h 45m.

Where does the Budapest to Cluj bus arrive?

Budapest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Turda station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Cluj?

Cluj is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 05:23 in Budapest and 06:23 in Cluj.

Can I drive from Budapest to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Cluj is 456 km. It takes approximately 5h 43m to drive from Budapest to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1257+ hotels available in Cluj. Prices start at $34.07 per night.
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