What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Cluj?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Cluj is to bus which costs $110 - $150 and takes 27h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Cluj?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Cluj is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $90 - $250.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Cluj?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL and arriving at Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Thessaloniki, Sibiu and Turda. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 37m.

How far is it from Athens to Cluj?

The distance between Athens and Cluj is 1026 km. The road distance is 1412.4 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Cluj without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Cluj without a car is to train and bus which takes 25h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Cluj?

It takes approximately 6h 18m to get from Athens to Cluj, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Cluj bus from?

Athens to Cluj bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, depart from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL station.

Bus or fly from Athens to Cluj?

The best way to get from Athens to Cluj is to fly which takes 6h 18m and costs $90 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs $80 - $180 and takes 25h 37m.

Where does the Athens to Cluj bus arrive?

Athens to Cluj bus services, operated by KTEL Thessalonikis, arrive at Thessaloniki Monastiriou station.

Can I drive from Athens to Cluj?

Yes, the driving distance between Athens to Cluj is 1412 km. It takes approximately 17h 6m to drive from Athens to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Cluj.

Athens to Cluj - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, ferry, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Athens to Cluj by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Cluj-Napoca
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane ATH - CLJ
6h 18m
$90–250
Bus via Thessaloníki
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Turdabus
25h 37m
$81–179
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Alba Iuliabus
4. Take the bus from Alba Iulia to Cluj-Napocabus Cj1
25h 19m
Train, bus via Bucharest
1. Take the train from Athens to Thessalonikitrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Bucharestbus
3. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napocatrain
27h 29m
$121–165
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to Thessalonikiferry Bsf
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station Squarebus Simeonidis
2d 6h
$257–606
Fly to Tirgu Mures, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane ATH - TGM
2. Take the bus from Tirgu Mures Airport to Câmpia Turziibus
9h 9m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rusebus
2. Take the bus from Ruse to Sibiubus
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Turdabus
27h 56m
$113–144
Drive 1,412.4 km
1. Drive from Athens to Cluj-Napocacar 1,412.4 km
17h 6m
$297–428

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) flights

16Weekly Planes

3h 58mAverage Duration

$104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,025.7 km
Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cluj, Romania?

Anima Wings and Turkish Airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator via Thessaloniki Monastiriou, Thessaloniki, Sibiu, and Turda in around 25h 37m.

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