What is the distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at 3 Strada Giordano Bruno, in Cluj-Napoca, and end it at Budapest Airport, in Budapest.

Bus Cluj-Napoca to Budapest from $30 | 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 $39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 16mAverage Duration

348 kmDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11360 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 $39

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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 travelling from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest by bus

What is the distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest?
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest is around 355 km (220 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at 3 Strada Giordano Bruno, in Cluj-Napoca, and end it at Budapest Airport, 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

$178

11-17

$47

Today

$103

11-19

$42

11-20

$42

11-21

$44

11-22

$44

11-23

$46

The cheapest trip from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $42

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 $42 to $178 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 $42 which is on 2025-11-19.