There are 3 ways to get from Arad to Cluj-Napoca by bus, train, or car
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Arad to Cluj-Napoca by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arad to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which costs $14 - $30 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Arad to Cluj-Napoca is to drive which takes 4h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Arad, Autogara Transdara and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday to Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 15m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Arad and arriving at Cluj Napoca. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between Arad and Cluj-Napoca is 281 km. The road distance is 263.6 km.
The best way to get from Arad to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $14 - $30.
The bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest takes 5h 15m including transfers and departs once daily.
Arad to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Autogenn, depart from Arad, Autogara Transdara station.
Arad to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Arad station.
The best way to get from Arad to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which takes 5h 15m and costs $14 - $30. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $31 - $34 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Arad, Romania and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?
Autogenn operates a bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest once daily. Tickets cost $14–30 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Arad to Cluj Napoca once daily. Tickets cost $17–20 and the journey takes 6h 13m. Romanian Railways (CFR) also services this route twice daily.
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- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- info@mavcsoport.hu
- Website
- jegy.mav.hu
Train from Arad to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–20
- Website
- https://jegy.mav.hu/
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Arad to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $31–34
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0259 471 690
- Website
- autogenn.ro
Bus from Arad, Autogara Transdara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–30
- Schedules at
- autogenn.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Arad to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Autogenn, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Arad to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arad to Cluj-Napoca is 264 km. It takes approximately 4h 1m to drive from Arad to Cluj-Napoca.
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