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How to get fromAnkara to Cluj-Napocaby plane, train, night train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Ankara to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, night train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)planeESB - CLJ
    7h 11m
    $190–263

  2. Bus via Fetești

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ankara bus station to İstanbul Dudullu bus stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Istanbul to Feteștibus
    3. Take the bus from Fetești to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
    32h 27m
    $71–133

  3. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Ankara to HalkalitrainHst
    2. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
    3. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napocatrain
    24h 52m
    $83–115

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ankara to Istanbul Otogaribus
    2. Take the bus from İstanbul Esenler bus station to București, Autogara Militaribus
    3. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
    27h 46m
    $78–128

  5. Drive 1,488.4 km

    1. Drive from Ankara to Cluj-Napocacar1,488.4 km
    17h 9m
    $238–343

  6. Train, night train via Istanbul

    1. Take the train from Ankara to Istanbul SöğütlüçeşmetrainYht
    2. Take the night train from Halkali to Bucharestnighttrain
    3. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napocatrain
    25h 32m
    $83–116

Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Ankara, Turkey and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Turkish Airlines, SunExpress, and two other airlines fly from Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ankara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Istanbul Otogari, İstanbul Esenler bus station, and București, Autogara Militari in around 27h 46m.

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