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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bus | Zalau (Gara de Nord) | Könyves Kálmán | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | Zalau (Gara de Nord) | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Zalau (Gara de Nord) | Könyves Kálmán | No tags |
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Get from Zalău to Budapest
The journey takes about 9 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $43, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Zalău and Budapest?
Stops in Zalău
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Based on 12043 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $43
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zalău to Budapest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Zalău to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zalău to Budapest start from $43. The average price for this route is around $100. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Zalău to Budapest?
The average bus travel time from Zalău to Budapest is 9h 30m, covering a distance of 299 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 56m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Zalău to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 2 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Zalău to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Zalău to Budapest at 10:35am. And the latest bus departs at 10:35am.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zalău to Budapest?
A bus trip from Zalău to Budapest generates an estimated 7 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Zalău to Budapest was searched and found on Jan 19, 2026 with a price of $38To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zalău to Budapest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $38 to $38 for a bus ticket from Zalău to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2026-01-19.
