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 $75 - $130 and takes 33h.

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 32m 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 26h 1m.

How far is it from Athens to Cluj?

The distance between Athens and Cluj is 1023 km. The road distance is 1403.6 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 bus via Thessaloníki which takes 26h 1m and costs $120 - $190.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m 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 32m and costs $90 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus via Thessaloníki, which costs $120 - $190 and takes 26h 1m.

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 1404 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Athens to Cluj.

Where can I stay near Cluj?

There are 1357+ hotels available in Cluj.

Athens to Cluj - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and night train

There are 7 ways to get from Athens to Cluj by plane, bus, train, car, night train, or ferry

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

Fly
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)ATH - CLJ
6h 32m
$92–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara Militari
2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Turda
3. Take the bus from Turda to Cluj-Napoca Piata Mihai Viteazu
33h
$76–122
Bus via Thessaloníki
1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastiriou
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sibiu
3. Take the bus from Sibiu to Turda
26h 1m
$120–188
Train, drive, night train
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the train from Thessaloniki to RodopolisRe
3. Drive from Rodopolis to Petrich
4. Take the train from Petrich to SofiaRe
5. Take the train from Sofia to Gorna OryahovitsaRe
6. Take the night train from Gorna Oryahovitsa to Bucharest
7. Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
31h 28m
$110–153
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to ThessalonikiBsf
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station SquareSimeonidis
2d 5h
$156–305
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikiIc
2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sibiu
3. Take the train from Sibiu to Câmpia Turzii
4. Take the bus from Câmpia Turzii to Cluj-Napoca Statie Observator
26h 17m
$98–166
Drive 1,403.6 km
1. Drive from Athens to Cluj-Napoca1,403.6 km
17h 15m
$295–426

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

20Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,023.1 km
Duration: 6h 32m

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

Turkish Airlines, Tarom, and four other airlines fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 3 times a day. 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 26h 1m.

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