Driving from Debrecen to Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca lies 172 km (107 mi) south-east of Debrecen, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 2 h 37 min without stops, over roughly 210 km (130 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Debrecen | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 202,402 | 286,598 |
| Elevation | 124 m (407 ft) | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 4000–4225 | 400001–400699 |
Clocks in Cluj-Napoca are 1 h ahead of Debrecen right now, so a 2 h 37 min journey lands 3 h 37 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Cluj-Napoca
Crossing from Hungary into Romania: money changes from the Forint to the Leu (RON); the dialling code becomes +40; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257.
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Common questions
How far is Cluj-Napoca from Debrecen?
172 km (107 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Debrecen; by road roughly 210 km (130 mi).
How long does it take to get from Debrecen to Cluj-Napoca by car?
About 2 h 37 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Debrecen and Cluj-Napoca?
Cluj-Napoca is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Bucharest against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Cluj-Napoca?
The Leu (RON).
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.