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

The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is to bus via Ghent which costs €70 - €210 and takes 33h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Cluj-Napoca and Bilbao?

No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Bilbao via Ghent Dampoort and Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 27m.

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

No, there is no direct train from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao. However, there are services departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Bilbao-Abando via Budapest-Keleti, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu and Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 53m.

How far is it from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao?

The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Bilbao is 2136 km. The road distance is 2555.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao without a car is to bus and train which takes 27h 35m and costs €150 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao bus from?

Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao bus services, operated by Tarsin, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.

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

Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.

Train, bus or fly from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao?

The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is to fly which takes 6h 38m and costs €80 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €370 - €700 and takes 42h 53m, you could also bus via Ghent, which costs €70 - €210 and takes 33h 27m.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao bus arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao bus services, operated by Tarsin, arrive at Ghent station.

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

Bilbao is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 2:49 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 1:49 PM in Bilbao.

Where does the Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao train arrive?

Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao?

Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao is 2556 km. It takes approximately 27h 15m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao.

How do I get a bus ticket from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao?

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Where can I stay near Bilbao?

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Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao by plane, bus, train, train (Renfe), car, or car train

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
1. Fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)CLJ - BIO
6h 38m
€84–223
Bus via Ghent
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Ghent
2. Take the bus from Ghent Dampoort to Lille280 / ...
3. Take the bus from Lille to Bilbao
33h 27m
€73–205
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Ghent
2. Take the train from Gand-Dampoort to TourcoingIc / ...
3. Take the train from Tourcoing to Massy Tgv
4. Take the train from Massy Tgv to HendayeTgv
5. Take the bus from San Sebastián / Donostia to Bilbao Intermodal
27h 35m
€151–349
Train
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to Budapest-KeletiIr
2. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich HbRjx
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
5. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Barcelona-Sants
6. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Bilbao-AbandoAlv
42h 53m
€376–654
Drive 2,555.8 km
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao2,555.8 km
27h 15m
€399–576
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Toulouse Matabiau
2. Take the bus from Toulouse Matabiau to Bilbao Intermodal
42h 22m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Cluj Napoca to DevaIr
2. Take the bus from Deva to Bilbao Intermodal
45h 46m
€81–177
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Villach Hbf ARZ
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf ARZ to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Bilbao
28h 30m
€468–666

Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao by train

7Weekly Trains

42h 53mAverage Duration

€376Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bilbao.

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Distance: 2,135.6 km
Duration: 6h 38m

What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Bilbao, Spain?

Lufthansa flies from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bilbao Airport (BIO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cluj Napoca to Bilbao-Abando via Budapest-Keleti, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville, Lyon Part Dieu, and Barcelona-Sants in around 42h 53m.

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