The cheapest and fastest trains from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
8 h 50 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
354 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £28.
Of the 1 trains that leave Cluj-Napoca for Budapest every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 354 km distance in an average of 8 h 50 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 8 h 50 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.
9:008h50Cluj-Napoca17:50Budapest£281One-way0 changes
9:008h50Cluj-Napoca17:50Budapest£281One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach 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 £28. 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 £28, and a flight costs an average of £141.
Distance: 354 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £30 Average Price | £278 Average Price |
9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 36m Average total duration 7h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Cluj-Napoca to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Cluj-Napoca to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 Cluj-Napoca | 8h50 | 17:50 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest
Trains from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 8h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £28 but you can travel from only £20 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 09:00, the last at 09:00. The fastest train covers the 354 km distance in 8h 50m.
Distance 354 km |
Average train duration 8h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £28 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 8h 50m |
First train 9:00 |
Last train 9:00 |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Train companies: Romanian Railways (CFR) from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest trainsRomanian Railways (CFR) trains will get you between Cluj-Napoca and Budapest from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Romanian Railways (CFR)
FAQs: Cluj-Napoca to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cluj-Napoca to Budapest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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