There are 6 ways to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti 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 45m$69–137Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Feldioara
- Take the train from Brașov to BucharestIR: Braşov - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
7h 6m$21–40Train
- Take the train from Cluj Napoca to BucharestIC: Cluj Napoca - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
8h 53m$45–49Drive 435.6 km
- Drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti435.6 km
5h 11m$70–101Bus
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Bucuresti
8h 25m$21–28Bus via București, Autogara Militari
- Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca to București, Autogara Militari
9h 41m$43
Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti is to bus which costs $20 - $29 and takes 8h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $65 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti. However, there are services departing from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest and arriving at Gara de Nord via Soseaua Viilor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cluj Napoca and arriving at Bucharest. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 49m.
The distance between Cluj-Napoca and Bucureşti is 336 km. The road distance is 435.6 km.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 6m and costs $20 - $40.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti, including transfers.
Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti bus services, operated by Fany, depart from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest station.
Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Cluj Napoca station.
The best way to get from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $45 - $49 and takes 8h 53m, you could also bus, which costs $20 - $29 and takes 8h 25m.
What companies run services between Cluj-Napoca, Romania and Bucureşti, Romania?
Tarom, Anima Wings, and HiSky fly from Cluj-Napoca (CLJ) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–49 and the journey takes 8h 49m.
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- Website
- tarom.ro
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- animawings.com
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–120
- Website
- hisky.aero
Flights from Cluj-Napoca to Bucharest Otopeni
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–120
- Phone
- 0219521
- petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–19
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Cluj Napoca to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 49m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–49
- Website
- https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
- Phone
- 0310 800 900
- contact@regiocalatori.ro
- Website
- regiocalatori.ro
Train from Brașov to Bucharest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- 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 38m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- softrans.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
- $12–19
- 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
- +4-0726.922.277
- Website
- obada-transmontana.ro
Bus from Cluj-Napoca to București, Autogara Militari
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $43
- Schedules at
- obadatrans.autogari.ro
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More Questions & Answers
Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti bus services, operated by Fany, arrive at Bucuresti station.
Bucureşti is 1h behind Cluj-Napoca. It is currently 2:10 PM in Cluj-Napoca and 1:10 PM in Bucureşti.
Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Bucharest station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti is 436 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Cluj-Napoca to Bucureşti.
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