There are 5 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest by plane, bus, train, 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 Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)CLJ - OTP
1h 19m$135–231Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Bucuresti
7h 31m$18–45Bus, train
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Feldioara
- Take the train from Brașov to BucharestBraşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
6h 58m$21–44Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to BucharestCluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A
8h 56m$45–50Drive 438.2 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest438.2 km
5h 14m$70–101
Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is to bus and train which costs $21 - $45 and takes 6h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $130 - $240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Bucuresti. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 56m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Bucharest is 338 km. The road distance is 438.2 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 58m and costs $21 - $45.
It takes approximately 1h 19m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is to fly which takes 1h 19m and costs $130 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $50 and takes 8h 56m, you could also bus, which costs $18 - $45 and takes 7h 31m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Bucharest, Romania?
Tarom, Anima Wings, and HiSky fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–50 and the journey takes 8h 56m. InterRegional Călători also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–120
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–23
- Schedules at
- transferoviarcalatori.ro
- 2nd Class
- $8–13
- 1st Class
- $15–23
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–50
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0310 800 900
- contact@regiocalatori.ro
- Website
- regiocalatori.ro
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $7–9
- Website
- https://regiocalatori.ro/
- Phone
- 0751.525.520
- office@astratranscarpatic.ro
- Website
- astratranscarpatic.ro
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $10–16
- Book at
- astratranscarpatic.ro
- Phone
- 0351/40.91.53
- info@softrans.ro
- Website
- softrans.ro
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- softrans.ro
- Website
- interregional.ro
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- interregional.ro
Train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- interregional.ro
- Phone
- +4-0364.101.110
- Website
- fany.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Feldioara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $13–19
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Bucuresti
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18–27
- Schedules at
- fany.autogari.ro
- Phone
- +40-260-606343
- Website
- cento.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Bucuresti
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $29–45
- Schedules at
- cento.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Bucuresti station.
Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 14m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest.
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