There are 8 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, train via Püspökladány
best- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Oradeabus
- Take the train from Oradea to Puespoekladanytrain 360 / ...
- Take the train from Puespoekladany to Koebanya-Kispesttrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
9h 26mBus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Budapest-Kelenföldbus
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
9h 42mFt 6,241–6,641Drive 516.7 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water)car 516.7 km
6h 32mFt 29,525–42,647Bus to Tirgu Mures, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca Calea Turzii to Târgu Mures Airportbus
- Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane TGM - BUD
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
7h 19mBus
- Take the bus from Cluj Napoca to Huedinbus
- Take the bus from Huedin to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
- Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar to Zamárdi, Csokonai közbus
10h 43mTrain
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
- Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Zamarditrain Ic / ...
12hFt 18,582–20,099Fly Cluj-Napoca to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane CLJ - BUD
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
9hFt 31,697–76,127Fly Cluj-Napoca to Vienna International Airport, train
- Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane CLJ - VIE
- Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
- Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamarditrain
8h 58mFt 32,794–130,470
Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) is to bus and train which costs 6 200 Ft - 6 700 Ft and takes 9h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) is to drive which takes 6h 32m and costs 29 000 Ft - 43 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water). However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Zamárdi, Csokonai köz via Huedin and Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water). However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Zamardi via Keleti pályaudvar and Budapest-Deli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Balaton Sound (Water) is 562 km. The road distance is 516.7 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) without a car is to bus and train via Püspökladány which takes 9h 26m and costs .
It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water), including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) bus services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) is to bus which takes 10h 43m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft and takes 12h.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Balaton Sound (Water), Hungary?
You can take a bus from Cluj Napoca to Zamárdi, Csokonai köz via Huedin, Huedin, and Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar in around 10h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Zamardi via Budapest-Keleti, Keleti pályaudvar, Déli pályaudvar, and Budapest-Deli in around 12h.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 50,000–75,000
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Vienna International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 55,000–130,000
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- [email protected]
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Oradea to Puespoekladany
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 1,200–1,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Puespoekladany to Koebanya-Kispest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,900–3,400
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Deli to Zamardi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zamardi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,100–2,500
- Website
- Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
- Phone
- +40743919764
- Website
- olteanutravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Oradea
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- olteanutravel.autogari.ro
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Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) bus services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Huedin station.
Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water) is 517 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Balaton Sound (Water).
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