How far is Cluj-Napoca from Budapest by coach?

The distance between Budapest and Cluj-Napoca by coach is approximately 220 miles (355 km).

Is there a way to reach Cluj-Napoca from Budapest without a car?

The best way to go from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Budapest to Cluj-Napoca from £19 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca on 13 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 35m	20:30	Cluj	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:30	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 45m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
Bus	23:15	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	08:05	Cluj	No tags
Bus	04:30	Könyves Kálmán	12h 40m	18:10	Cluj	No tags
Bus	05:10	Könyves Kálmán	12h	18:10	Cluj	No tags
Bus	05:25	Könyves Kálmán	11h 45m	18:10	Cluj	No tags
Bus	08:00	Könyves Kálmán	8h 15m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
Bus	11:30	Könyves Kálmán	8h	20:30	Cluj	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca on 14 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:55	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 35m	20:30	Cluj	CheapestFastest
Bus	08:30	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 45m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
Bus	23:15	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	08:05	Cluj	No tags
Bus	05:25	Könyves Kálmán	11h 45m	18:10	Cluj	No tags
Bus	05:25	Könyves Kálmán	11h 50m	18:15	Cluj	No tags
Bus	08:00	Könyves Kálmán	8h 15m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
Bus	11:30	Könyves Kálmán	8h	20:30	Cluj	No tags
Bus	22:45	Könyves Kálmán	8h 20m	08:05	Cluj	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca on 15 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 45m	17:15	Cluj	Cheapest
Bus	11:55	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 35m	20:30	Cluj	Fastest
Bus	23:15	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	08:05	Cluj	No tags
Bus	08:00	Könyves Kálmán	8h 15m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
Bus	11:30	Könyves Kálmán	8h	20:30	Cluj	No tags
Bus	22:45	Könyves Kálmán	8h 20m	08:05	Cluj	No tags
Bus	07:30	Kelenföld	8h 45m	17:15	Cluj	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca on 16 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:55	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 35m	20:30	Cluj	Cheapest
Mirtrans-Express SRL	Bus	06:00	McDonalds, Szigetszentmiklós M0 19-es km	7h 25m	14:25	Cluj	Fastest
	Bus	08:30	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 45m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	23:15	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	08:05	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	04:30	Könyves Kálmán	12h 40m	18:10	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	04:30	Könyves Kálmán	12h 45m	18:15	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	05:05	Könyves Kálmán	12h 5m	18:10	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	05:05	Könyves Kálmán	12h 10m	18:15	Cluj	No tags

Next departures from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca on 17 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	11:55	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 35m	20:30	Cluj	Cheapest
MAIN MARCU TRANS	Bus	10:00	Petrol station "Shell", Szigetszentmiklós M0 19	6h	17:00	Strada Traian Vuia, Cluj-Napoca Airport	Fastest
	Bus	08:30	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 45m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	23:15	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	7h 50m	08:05	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	08:00	Könyves Kálmán	8h 15m	17:15	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	11:30	Könyves Kálmán	8h	20:30	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	22:45	Könyves Kálmán	8h 20m	08:05	Cluj	No tags
	Bus	07:30	Kelenföld	8h 45m	17:15	Cluj	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 17:41 CET.

Get from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 20mAverage duration

216 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Gal Transervice SRL

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Staff4

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.1

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Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Cluj-Napoca?

Stops in Budapest

A - Budapest Airport

B - Népliget

C - Kelenföld

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Stops in Cluj-Napoca

A - 3 Strada Giordano Bruno

B - Strada Septimiu Mureșan

C - Strada Fabricii de Zahăr 105

D - Strada Ion Vidu 7

E - Strada Căii Ferate

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca

How far is Cluj-Napoca from Budapest by coach?
The distance between Budapest and Cluj-Napoca by coach is approximately 220 miles (355 km).
Is there a way to reach Cluj-Napoca from Budapest without a car?
The best way to go from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/11

£25

11/11

£33

Today

No data

13/11

£23

14/11

£25

15/11

£22

16/11

£26

17/11

£20

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca was searched and found on 17 Nov 2025 with a price of £20

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £20 to £93 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £20, which is on 2025-11-17.