What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca is to train and bus which costs $65 - $160 and takes 21h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca is to train and fly which takes 7h 58m and costs $160 - $650.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Cluj-Napoca?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Cluj Napoca via Paddington, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Wien Hbf and Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 28m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca?

The distance between Cardiff and Cluj-Napoca is 2060 km.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca without a car is to train and bus which takes 21h 35m and costs $65 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca?

It takes approximately 10h 54m to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca train from?

Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.

What is the time difference between Cardiff and Cluj-Napoca?

Cluj-Napoca is 2h ahead of Cardiff. It is currently 8:51 AM in Cardiff and 10:51 AM in Cluj-Napoca.

Where does the Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca train arrive?

Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

Where can I stay near Cluj-Napoca?

There are 1355+ hotels available in Cluj-Napoca.

Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus

There are 9 ways to get from Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca by train, plane, bus, night train, car, car train, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)BRS - CLJ
10h 54m
$80–305
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
21h 35m
$65–155
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraal
3. Take the night train from Amsterdam Centraal to Wien HbfNj
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KeletiEc
5. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Cluj NapocaIc
38h 28m
$283–931
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cluj-Napoca
24h 2m
Train, train to Luton Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddington
2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkway
3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)LTN - CLJ
7h 58m
$169–622
Fly from Cardiff Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)CWL - CLJ
8h 54m
$145–448
Train, bus via London
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
36h 30m
$68–184
Train, bus via London #2
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London PaddingtonSwansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Stonebridge to Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest
37h 12m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cluj-Napoca
25h 11m
$455–658

Cardiff to Cluj-Napoca by train and bus

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36h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,060.3 km
Duration: 10h 54m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Cluj-Napoca, Romania?

Ryanair, HiSky, and two other airlines fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) 4 times a week.

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