What's the distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest by coach?

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

What is the best way to go from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest without a car?

You can travel to Budapest from Cluj-Napoca by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Cluj-Napoca to Budapest from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on 18 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	23:55	Cluj-Napoca	19h 36m	18:31	Könyves Kálmán	CheapestFastest

Next departures from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on 19 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	22:00	Cluj	7h 15m	04:15	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Mirtrans-Express SRL	Bus	21:35	Cluj	6h 55m	03:30	Petrol station "Shell", Szigetszentmiklós M0 19	Fastest
	Bus	07:50	Cluj	11h 41m	18:31	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 26m	19:16	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	07:55	Cluj	11h 36m	18:31	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on 20 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	Bus	10:50	Cluj	7h 15m	17:05	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
MAIN MARCU TRANS	Bus	02:30	Strada Traian Vuia, Cluj-Napoca Airport	6h 30m	08:00	Petrol station "Shell", Szigetszentmiklós M0 19	Fastest
	Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 15m	19:05	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 30m	19:20	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
	Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 56m	19:46	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50	Cluj	7h 15m	17:05	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	CheapestFastest
Bus	07:50	Cluj	11h 56m	18:46	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	10:50	Cluj	7h 40m	17:30	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	14:45	Cluj	8h 16m	22:01	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	22:00	Cluj	7h 46m	04:46	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:50	Cluj	7h 40m	17:30	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	10:50	Cluj	7h 15m	17:05	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
Bus	07:50	Cluj	11h 41m	18:31	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 15m	19:05	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 30m	19:20	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	22:00	Cluj	7h 15m	04:15	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	10:50	Cluj	7h 15m	17:05	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
Bus	10:50	Cluj	7h 40m	17:30	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	14:45	Cluj	8h 16m	22:01	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	22:00	Cluj	7h 46m	04:46	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Cluj	11h 56m	18:46	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	14:45	Cluj	7h 45m	21:30	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Fastest
Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 15m	19:05	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	07:50	Cluj	12h 30m	19:20	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	07:55	Cluj	11h 51m	18:46	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 21:56 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 £21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9bus per day

8h 16mAverage duration

216 milesDistance

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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £21

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 travelling by bus from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest

What's the distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest by coach?
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest by coach is approximately 220 miles (355 km).
What is the best way to go from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest without a car?
You can travel to Budapest from Cluj-Napoca by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. 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

16/11

£97

17/11

£26

Today

£56

19/11

£23

20/11

£23

21/11

£24

22/11

£24

23/11

£25

The cheapest trip from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest was searched and found on 19 Nov 2025 with a price of £23

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 £23 to £97 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 £23, which is on 2025-11-19.