There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Cluj by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane OTP - CLJ
2h 50m$56–185Bus via Bucureşti Autogara Obor
cheapest- Take the bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus
10h 2m$25–55Bus
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vestbus N1382 / ...
7h 44m$29–40Train
- Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj Napocatrain Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Cluj Napoca
9h 14m$41–45Drive 436.6 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Cluj-Napocacar 436.6 km
5h 12m$83–120
Bucharest to Cluj by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cluj is to bus which costs $29 - $40 and takes 7h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cluj is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $55 - $190.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucharest to Cluj. However, there are services departing from București, Autogara Militari and arriving at Teatru via P-ța Gării Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Cluj. However, there are services departing from Bucharest and arriving at P-ța Cipariu Est via P-ța Gării Sud. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.
The distance between Bucharest and Cluj is 335 km. The road distance is 436.6 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Cluj without a car is to bus which takes 7h 44m and costs $29 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Bucharest to Cluj, including transfers.
Bucharest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from București, Autogara Militari station.
Bucharest to Cluj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Cluj is to fly which takes 2h 50m and costs $55 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $40 and takes 7h 44m, you could also train, which costs $41 - $45 and takes 9h 14m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Cluj, Romania?
Tarom, HiSky, and Anima Wings fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 7h 20m. Fany also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–140
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $60–170
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $41–45
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +40 741 607 941
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–40
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
- Standard Adult
- $29–40
- Phone
- +40-260-606343
- Website
- cento.ro
Bus from Bucureşti Autogara Obor to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- cento.ro
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Booking & Getting There
Bucharest to Cluj bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Bucharest to Cluj train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Cluj is 437 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Bucharest to Cluj.
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