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How to get fromBucharest to Gherlaby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bucharest to Gherla by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Cluj-Napoca, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane plane OTP - CLJ
    2. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Gherlatrain train
    4h 27m
    $62–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Gherlabus bus
    10h
    $30–50

  3. Train via Dej Călători

    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
    2. Take the train from Brasov to Dej Calatoritrain train Ir
    10h 22m
    $39–56

  4. Drive  429.8 km

    1. Drive from Bucharest to Gherlacar car 429.8 km
    6h 49m
    $82–118

  5. Fly to Maramures International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Maramures International Airport (BAY)plane plane OTP - BAY
    2. Take the bus from Baia Mare to Gherlabus bus
    5h 8m
    $109–383

  6. Fly to Oradea International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane plane OTP - OMR
    2. Take the bus from Oradea to Gherlabus bus
    6h 29m
    $215–471

  7. Train

    1. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Braşov
    2. Take the train from Brașov to Gherlatrain train Braşov - Cluj Napoca
    10h 39m
    $36–52

  8. Bus via Dej Călători

    1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Dejbus bus 3905
    10h 48m
    $57–83

Bucharest to Gherla by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration10hAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 382.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Gherla, Romania?

Fany operates a bus from București, Autogara Militari to Gherla twice daily. Tickets cost $30–50 and the journey takes 10h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bucharest to Gherla via Brasov, Dej Calatori, and Dej Călători in around 10h 22m.

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