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How to get fromAthens to Cluj-Napocaby plane, train, bus, ferry or car

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)planeATH - CLJ
    6h 35m
    $94–252

  2. Bus via Bucharest

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Athens to București, Autogara MilitaribusUnion Ivkoni - Unibus 3670
    2. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
    32h 30m
    $75–123

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Athens to ThessalonikitrainIc
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Sibiubus
    3. Take the train from Sibiu to Clujana h.train
    25h 20m
    $96–163

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Piraeus to ThessalonikiferryBsf
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station SquarebusSimeonidis
    2d 5h
    $153–300

  5. Drive 1,403.6 km

    1. Drive from Athens to Cluj-Napocacar1,403.6 km
    17h 15m
    $295–426

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Athens, Leoforou Kifisou - KTEL to Thessaloniki Monastirioubus
    2. Take the bus from Thessaloniki to Cluj-Napoca, Railway Station SquarebusSimeonidis
    30h 52m
    $114–239

Athens to Cluj-Napoca by bus

Calendar6Weekly Buses
Duration32h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$75Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Cluj-Napoca, 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, Railway Station Square via Thessaloniki Monastiriou and Thessaloniki in around 30h 52m.

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