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Budapest to Cluj trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Cluj takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 37m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Cluj. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 39m
Duration
584 km
Distance
$32
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Budapest to Cluj train times

Trains run once daily between Budapest and Cluj. The earliest departure is at 9:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:10 AM which arrives into Cluj at 7:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Cluj Napoca and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)CTP Cluj9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)CTP Cluj9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)CTP Cluj9h 37m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)CTP Cluj9h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)CTP Cluj9h 37m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)CTP Cluj9h 42m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)CTP Cluj9h 42m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 583.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 39m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Cluj, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napoca once daily. Tickets cost $30–35 and the journey takes 9h 1m.

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