What is the distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest?

The distance separating Cluj-Napoca and Budapest is 220 miles (355 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest?

If you're headed to Budapest from Cluj-Napoca, chances are that your bus will leave from 3 Strada Giordano Bruno and arrive at Budapest Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gellért Thermal Baths, Baths of Budapest, Hungarian National Museum, The Parliament and St. Stephen's Basilica.

Bus Cluj-Napoca to Budapest from $21 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	11:55pm	Cluj-Napoca	19h 36m	6:31pm	Könyves Kálmán	CheapestFastest

Next departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:00pm	Cluj	7h 15m	4:15am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Mirtrans-Express SRL	Bus	9:35pm	Cluj	6h 55m	3:30am	Petrol station "Shell", Szigetszentmiklós M0 19	Fastest
	Bus	7:50am	Cluj	11h 41m	6:31pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 26m	7:16pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	7:55am	Cluj	11h 36m	6:31pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50am	Cluj	7h 15m	5:05pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
MAIN MARCU TRANS	Bus	2:30am	Strada Traian Vuia, Cluj-Napoca Airport	6h 30m	8:00am	Petrol station "Shell", Szigetszentmiklós M0 19	Fastest
	Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 15m	7:05pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 30m	7:20pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 56m	7:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Cluj	7h 15m	5:05pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	CheapestFastest
Bus	7:50am	Cluj	11h 56m	6:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:50am	Cluj	7h 40m	5:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Cluj	8h 16m	10:01pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Cluj	7h 46m	4:46am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50am	Cluj	7h 40m	5:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	10:50am	Cluj	7h 15m	5:05pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Cluj	11h 41m	6:31pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 15m	7:05pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 30m	7:20pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:00pm	Cluj	7h 15m	4:15am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	10:50am	Cluj	7h 15m	5:05pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
Bus	10:50am	Cluj	7h 40m	5:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	2:45pm	Cluj	8h 16m	10:01pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Cluj	7h 46m	4:46am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Cluj	11h 56m	6:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	2:45pm	Cluj	7h 45m	9:30pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 15m	7:05pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Cluj	12h 30m	7:20pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	7:55am	Cluj	11h 51m	6:46pm	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 9:56 PM EET.

Get from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 8 hours 16 minutes and with fares starting at just $27, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 16mAverage Duration

216 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

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Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

HU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

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

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

Stops in Budapest

A - Budapest Airport

B - Népliget

C - Kelenföld

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

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

What is the distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest?
What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$124

11/17

$33

Today

$72

11/19

$30

11/20

$30

11/21

$31

11/22

$31

11/23

$32

The cheapest trip from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $30

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

You can expect to pay from $30 to $124 for a bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-19.