There are 6 ways to get from Bucureşti 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 23m$69–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bucuresti to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
9h 7m$19–28Train, 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 59m$31–40Train
- Take the train from Bucharest to Cluj NapocaIC: Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Cluj Napoca / ...
8h 44m$45–49Bus via Valea Cascadelor
- Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca
10h 38m$43Drive 434.4 km
- Drive from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca434.4 km
5h 6m$70–100
Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca by foot, train, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca is to bus which costs $19 - $29 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $65 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Gara de Nord and arriving at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest via Bucuresti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 7m.
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 Bucureşti and Cluj-Napoca is 336 km. The road distance is 434.4 km.
The best way to get from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 59m and costs $30 - $40.
It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.
Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Bucuresti station.
Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.
The best way to get from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $49 and takes 8h 44m, you could also bus, which costs $19 - $29 and takes 9h 7m.
What companies run services between Bucureşti, Romania and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?
Tarom, Anima Wings, and HiSky fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucharest to Cluj Napoca twice daily. Tickets cost $45–49 and the journey takes 8h 40m.
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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
- $50–120
- 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
- $12–19
- 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
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from București, Autogara Militari to Cluj-Napoca
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $43
- Schedules at
- obadatrans.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca is 1h ahead of Bucureşti. It is currently 10:40 AM in Bucureşti and 11:40 AM in Cluj-Napoca.
Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Cluj Napoca station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca is 434 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Bucureşti to Cluj-Napoca.
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