There are 5 ways to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca by plane, train, bus, 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
best- Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)OTP - CLJ
2h 19m$137–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bucuresti to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
7h 32m$18–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Bucharest to Feldioara Hm.IC: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Cluj Napoca
- Take the bus from Feldioara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
6h 54m$31–39Train
- Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj NapocaIC: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Cluj Napoca / ...
8h 40m$45–49Drive 436.5 km
- Drive from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca436.5 km
5h 21m$70–101
Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which costs $18 - $45 and takes 7h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $130 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucuresti and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 32m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucharest and arriving at Cluj Napoca. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Bucharest and Cluj-Napoca is 336 km. The road distance is 436.5 km.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.
Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Bucuresti station.
Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 2h 19m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 7h 32m, you could also train, which costs $45 - $49 and takes 8h 40m.
What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?
Tarom, Anima Wings, and HiSky fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Fany operates a bus from Bucuresti to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest once daily. Tickets cost $18–27 and the journey takes 7h 32m. Tur Cento Trans also services this route once daily.
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- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Bucharest to Feldioara Hm.
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–49
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- +4-0364.101.110
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Feldioara to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $12–18
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
Bus from Bucuresti to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40-260-606343
- Website
- cento.ro
Bus from Bucuresti to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- cento.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Bucharest to Cluj-Napoca.
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