Day trip from Szeged to Cluj-Napoca
Cluj-Napoca lies 270 km (168 mi) east of Szeged, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 270 km (168 mi) apart, Cluj-Napoca is a realistic day trip from Szeged: about 4 h 24 min each way by road.
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| Szeged | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Romania |
| Population | 160,766 | 286,598 |
| Elevation | 84 m (276 ft) | 352 m (1,155 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Bucharest) |
| Postal codes | 6700–6791 | 400001–400699 |
Clocks in Cluj-Napoca are 1 h ahead of Szeged right now, so a 4 h 24 min journey lands 5 h 24 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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Staying in Cluj-Napoca
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Common questions
How far is Cluj-Napoca from Szeged?
270 km (168 mi) in a straight line, east of Szeged; by road roughly 330 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Szeged to Cluj-Napoca by road?
About 4 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Szeged 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.