There are 7 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary by bus, train, rideshare, plane, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus via Huedin
best- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Huedinbus
- Take the bus from Huedin to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
6h 6mRideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest403.6 km
6h 28mFt 8,308Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
9h 59mFt 16,209–17,307Bus, fly
- 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
5h 29mBus
- Take the bus from Gilău to Budapestbus
7h 7mFt 49,000–65,000Bus #2
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Budapestbus
10h 55mFt 18,931–25,263Drive 405.2 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Budapestcar 405.2 km
5h 40mFt 24,713–35,696
Cluj-Napoca to Hungary by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary is to rideshare which costs 8 308 Ft and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary is to drive which takes 5h 40m and costs 24 000 Ft - 36 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Huedin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Kossuth Lajos tér via Keleti pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Hungary is 437 km. The road distance is 405.2 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary without a car is to bus via Huedin which takes 6h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Hungary bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary is to bus via Huedin which takes 6h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 16 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft and takes 9h 59m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Hungary?
You can take a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Deák Ferenc tér via Huedin, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, and Népliget in around 6h 6m. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 15,000–17,000 and the journey takes 9h 50m.
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Tirgu Mures to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Ft 11,000–43,000
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-Keleti
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 15,000–17,000
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +40743919764
- Website
- olteanutravel.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to Huedin
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- olteanutravel.autogari.ro
- Phone
- 0040374557200
- Website
- romfour.com
Bus from Huedin to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 49,000–65,000
- Schedules at
- romfour-door2door.autogari.ro
Bus from Gilău to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 49,000–65,000
- Schedules at
- romfour-door2door.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +4-0729-770.870
- [email protected]
- Website
- transolteanu.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca Calea Turzii to Târgu Mures Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- transolteanu.ro
- Phone
- 0040263701919
- [email protected]
- Website
- latinoexpres.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- Ft 18,000–25,000
- Schedules at
- latinoexpres.ro
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 8,308
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Cluj-Napoca to Hungary bus services, operated by SC Latino Expres S.R.L., arrive at Budapest station.
Hungary is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 9:57 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 8:57 PM in Hungary.
Cluj-Napoca to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Hungary is 405 km. It takes approximately 5h 40m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Hungary.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Cluj-Napoca and Hungary. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.