- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
Cheapest price
$37
Average price
$56
Fastest journey
6 h 25 m
Average duration
6 h 53 m
Buses per day
19
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest will cost around $56 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $37.
Of the 19 buses that leave Cluj-Napoca for Budapest on Sun, May 31, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 354 km distance in an average of 6 h 53 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 25 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 7 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $39, and a flight costs an average of $192.
Distance: 219 miles (354 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $379 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $122 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest:
A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest costing on average $41 (€33).
A train is $340 (€274) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest costing on average $379 (€305).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 6m.
Train takes on average 8h 50m.
Tickets start at around $41 (€33) compared to roughly $122 (€98) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $81 (€65). The journey takes 7h 6m versus 5h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, President Tour.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 6h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 02:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 11h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 12h26 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 07:16PM | Duration 12h21 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 7h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 8h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 10:25PM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 7h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 04:15AM | Duration 7h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
The table below shows live departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 7:30 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 11h31 | 6:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 11h05 | 5:35 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:30 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 12h10 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 12h15 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 12h30 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 12h56 | 7:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 12h51 | 7:46 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 12h10 | 7:05 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:55 AM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 12h25 | 7:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 6h50 | 5:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:15 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h15 | 5:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 8h16 | 10:01 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 7h45 | 9:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 PM Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Fany | 8h40 | 10:25 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h55 | 2:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h25 | 1:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:05 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 8h15 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h36 | 4:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h05 | 4:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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0 | 12:10 AM Cluj-Napoca, Strada Traian Vuia (Aeroport Nord) | 6h25 | 5:35 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 7h15 | 1:25 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:10 AM Cluj-Napoca, Aeroport (Park & Ride Cluj-Napoca) | 6h50 | 1:00 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest run on average 11 times per day, taking around 7h 6m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $27 (€21) if you book in advance.
There are 7 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:15. The fastest bus covers the 219 miles (354 km) distance in 6h 50m.
Distance 219 miles (354 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€21) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 6h 50m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:15 PM |
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One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
A powerful museum on Hungary’s fascist and communist periods, housed in a former secret police building. It is one of the city’s most discussed historical museums.
The national history museum of Hungary, covering archaeology, medieval history, and key events in the country’s past. A strong introduction to Hungarian culture and statehood.
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled streets, viewpoints, and major monuments. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and evening views.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, known for its statues of Hungarian leaders and ceremonial scale. It is among the city’s most visited public spaces.
A green island in the Danube popular for walking, running, gardens, and relaxed river views. It is especially loved by locals for outdoor time.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, carrots, and csipetke dumplings. It is one of the most traditional dishes to try in Budapest.
A slow-cooked meat stew seasoned with onion and sweet paprika, usually served with nokedli. It is a classic home-style Hungarian comfort dish.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with nokedli. It is one of the best-known Hungarian main courses.
A well-known traditional restaurant serving Hungarian classics such as gulyás, paprikash, and stuffed cabbage in a cozy, old-style setting.
A long-established family restaurant blending Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian traditions, known for excellent soups, stews, and warm service.
A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant reinterpreting Hungarian flavors with refined technique and seasonal ingredients.
Moderate by European capital standards. Food, transit, and attractions are fairly priced; central hotels cost more.
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