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How to get fromBudapest to Cluj-Napocaby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus bus N963 / ...
    7h 5m
    $40–75

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napocatrain train Ic
    9h 18m
    $30–35

  3. Drive  404.8 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Cluj-Napocacar car 404.8 km
    5h 40m
    $71–103

  4. Fly to Cluj-Napoca

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane BUD - CLJ
    7h 9m
    $82–222

  5. Fly to Tirgu Mures, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane plane BUD - TGM
    2. Take the bus from Târgu Mures Airport to Cluj-Napoca Calea Turziibus bus
    6h 10m

Budapest to Cluj-Napoca by bus

Calendar38Weekly Buses
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 408.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 5m

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

FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest twice daily. Tickets cost $40–60 and the journey takes 7h 5m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj Napoca once daily. Tickets cost $30–35 and the journey takes 9h 18m.

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