The average train between Bucharest and Cluj takes 10h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest to Cluj. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a day between Bucharest and Cluj. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucharest is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Cluj at 7:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Cluj-Napoca and take an average of 10h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Bucharest station and arriving at Cluj station via Cluj Napoca. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 44m.
Bucharest to Cluj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
Bucharest to Cluj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
The distance between Bucharest and Cluj is 304.2 km. The road distance is 494 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca 4 times a day. Tickets cost $44–48 and the journey takes 8h 54m.