Driving from Cluj-Napoca to Nyíregyháza
Nyíregyháza lies 194 km (120 mi) north-west of Cluj-Napoca, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 57 min without stops, over roughly 237 km (147 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Cluj-Napoca | Nyíregyháza | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Romania | Hungary |
| Population | 286,598 | 117,689 |
| Elevation | 352 m (1,155 ft) | 111 m (364 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) |
| Postal codes | 400001–400699 | 4246–4551 |
Clocks in Nyíregyháza are 1 h behind Cluj-Napoca right now, so a 2 h 57 min journey lands only 1 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Nyíregyháza
Crossing from Romania into Hungary: money changes from the Leu to the Forint (HUF); the dialling code becomes +36; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648855.
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Common questions
How far is Nyíregyháza from Cluj-Napoca?
194 km (120 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Cluj-Napoca; by road roughly 237 km (147 mi).
How long does it take to get from Cluj-Napoca to Nyíregyháza by car?
About 2 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Cluj-Napoca and Nyíregyháza?
Nyíregyháza is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Budapest against Europe/Bucharest).
What currency do I need in Nyíregyháza?
The Forint (HUF).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.